Karissa Sosnoski
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Registered nurse specializing in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and progressive care, delivering patient education and evidence-based support. Handles EPIC documentation, telemetry monitoring, wound care, and discharge planning. Coordinates with physicians, therapists, and care teams to respond quickly to urgent clinical changes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo, California
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation as a registered nurse.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and responses in electronic medical records.
- Facilitated discharge teaching for patients, families, and care managers to ensure understanding of post-care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Worked with physicians and therapists on interdisciplinary care decisions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times, helping them navigate stressful situations.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather comprehensive case history for informed treatment planning.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Orange County Global Medical Center
Santa Ana, California
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Verified vitals accuracy and completed admission assessments.
- Administered medications safely per provider orders.
- Provided G-tube feedings and wound care support.
- Delivered bedside care in Orange County Global Medical Center Progressive Care Unit.
- Monitored telemetry rhythms and reported changes to the charge nurse.
- Evaluated patient conditions and revised care plans to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in patient admissions, transfers, and discharges with interdisciplinary teams to enhance intake processes.
- Educated patients and families on recovery plans and safety needs to promote adherence and support recovery.
- Responded to urgent changes and assisted with rapid clinical interventions.
- Managed medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Instructed patients on disease treatment and care plans to support quality of life and positive attitudes.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient care.
- Interviewed patients and families to assess needs and risk categories for care planning.
- Worked with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient needs.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations with appropriate interventions.
- Provided post-operative teaching for self-care tasks such as wound care and medication administration.
- Reviewed changes in physical or mental status and reported to physicians immediately.
- Performed wound care, catheterizations, and other nursing procedures.
- Built strong relationships with patients, families, and staff through effective communication.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during stressful situations, supporting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Followed strict safety measures, including medication dosage checks before administration.
Waitress, Comedian
Merlins Magic Dinner Theater
Orange, CA
02.2013 - 09.2016
- Recognized for having the best sales for two consecutive years
- Won Yelp competition for the most five-star reviews
- Seated guests quickly upon arrival. and take food and beverage orders
Waitress
Olive Garden
San Diego, CA
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Greeted guests at Olive Garden dining room with warm, attentive service.
- Took food and beverage orders using restaurant POS systems accurately.
- Served soups, salads, breadsticks, entrées, and drinks to assigned tables.
- Guided customers in food and drink selections to enhance dining experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA06-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care management
- Wound care
- Patient evaluation
- Patient education
- Epic charting
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Nepal Global Health (Rural Health Post / Urgent care), 2016-07-31, 2016-08-30, Efficiently treated boils and skin infections wounds with limited supplies, Taught local health care professionals about sterile technique proper boil treatment, Taught local health care professionals about the importance of proper hygiene between patients, Taught locals about health maintenance and helping create self-sustaining medical centers and how to run them independently.
- Drug Addict Counselor, 2012-05, Present, Drive women to AA meetings, Help women find rehabilitation centers that fit their needs and budgets, Speak to families of alcoholics and drugs addicts about the rehabilitation process
STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center Med ICU, Surg/ Trauma ICU, Burns Unit, Critical ICU (135 hours)
- VA Medical Center Med/Surg (135 hours)
- College Hospital Mental Health Psych (90 hours)
- St Francis Medical Center Med /Surg (135 hours)
- Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Labor/ Delivery, NICU, Postpartum (67.5 hours)
- Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center NICU, Med/ Surg, ICU (67.5 hours)
- Parkview Health Center Nursing home facility, geriatrics care (90 hours)
Certification
- BSN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Orange County Global Medical Center
08.2017 - 12.2020
Waitress, Comedian
Merlins Magic Dinner Theater
02.2013 - 09.2016
Waitress
Olive Garden
01.2009 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University