Hosanna Sondota
Aubrey,TX
Summary
Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 13+ years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Patient-oriented nursing professional with 13 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in nursing homes / state supported Living Center settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Psychiatric Nurse
1
1
Travel
Work History
LICENCE PRACTICAL NURSE
BRINKER SENIOR CARE CENTER
Denton, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures. like wound are
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Supervised CNA who worked with me on any given shift.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
LVN Charge Nurse
24 NURSE
Dallas, TX
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 23 patients per day.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna
Addison, TX
09.2012 - 03.2020
- Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
- Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
- Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Platt College
Oklahoma City, OK07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Texas State Technical College - West Texas
Sweetwater, TX05.2010
Skills
- Patient Care
- Writing Reports
- Clinical Documentation
- Documenting Incidents
- Educating Families
- Medication Administration
- Patient Evaluations
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Wound Care
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Caring for Wounds
- Inpatient Care
- Physical Assessment
- Medical Records Management
- Care Planning
- Counting Narcotics
- Tracking Symptoms
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Health Education
- Behavioral Assessment
- Family Communication
- ADL Assistance
- Breathing Treatments
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Texas] Licensed Practical Nurse
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- JP drains
- G/J/ Nasal tube feedings
- dementia patient care
- Locked unit nursing care
- PPE Compliance
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
LICENCE PRACTICAL NURSE
BRINKER SENIOR CARE CENTER
08.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
24 NURSE
05.2021 - 05.2022
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna
09.2012 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Platt College
Associate of Applied Science - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Texas State Technical College - West Texas
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