Crystal Sonnenberg
Detroit,MI
Summary
I am a motivated, compassionate, detail-oriented nurse with eight years of experience providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment. I am committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering safe, evidence-based care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Educator, RN Surgical/Trauma Floor
Henry Ford St. John
Detroit, MI
01.2021 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to pre-/post-operative patients undergoing vascular, abdominal, gastrointestinal, urology, bariatric, gynecological, and oral maxillofacial surgeries.
- Monitor and assess patient's conditions including vital signs, pain level, wound status and surgical drains. I perform sterile dressing changes, wound care, catheter care and drain management.
- Administer medications including IV antibiotics, analgesics, anticoagulants and fluids according to physician orders.
- Collaborate with surgeons, residents, anesthesiologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and their families on post-operative recovery instructions.
- Recognize and respond to complications such as infection, hemorrhage, respiratory distress or DVT symptoms.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation using a EHR system.
- Supervise and mentor new nurses, nursing students and nursing assistants on protocols/policies.
- Demonstrate organizational and leadership skills by assuming the role of charge nurse multiple shifts per week.
- Have the ability to use Kronos for completing/balancing associates schedules.
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpreting EKGs.
- Share the goal of providing efficient and high-quality patient care, with the focus on meeting the needs of the patient, while honoring the company’s mission and values.
- Appreciate teamwork and establish conflict resolution by working with colleagues to complete tasks.
- Develop interpersonal skills, such as communication, active listening, collaborating, and empathy though caring for patients.
Registered Nurse
Midwest Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Clinton Township, MI
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided direct care to patients in an outpatient dermatology setting
- Reviewed medical history and completed medication reconciliations.
- Wrote up chief complaints and gather important details pertaining to visit.
- Assisted the provider in the exam and surgery rooms. I provided the patient with education pertaining to common dermatology conditions/medications and treatments/wound care.
Physical Therapy Technician
St. John Medical Center
Harrison, MI
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked alongside Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Therapists during outpatient treatment appointments.
- Assisted in modalities/exercises per their orders.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Troy, MI, Illinois12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Troy, MI01-2018
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Peer mentoring
- Continuing education
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- February 2025 to January 2027
Nursing Licenses
- RN
- Expires: May 2027
- State: MI
Additional Information
- Member of Nurse Advisory Council (NAC)
- Epic Credentialed Super User
- Skin Safety Champion
- Epidural Champion
- PCA Champion
- Aromatherapy Champion
- Tele-Tracker Champion
- Alaris Pump Champion
Timeline
Unit Educator, RN Surgical/Trauma Floor
Henry Ford St. John
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Midwest Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
12.2019 - 06.2021
Physical Therapy Technician
St. John Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing