Kristi Sonsky
Surprise,Arizona
Summary
The primary objective of my career is to maintain the protection, promotion, optimization of abilities and health, prevent illness and injury, and relieve suffering through diagnosis and treatment in the specialized care of individuals, communities, families, and populations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Desert Valley Pediatrics
03.2018 - Current
- Delivery of high quality, evidence-based care to patients and families including patient and family education, prevention, diagnoses, treatment, and appropriate referral to specialists.
RN
Phoenix Children's Hospital
03.2006 - 01.2018
- Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment
- Performed each tasks with patient-centered focus all the while seeking improvement opportunities of treatments and processes
- Provided necessary health training for clients
- Accurately documented nursing assessments, treatment plans and interventions, medications as well as discharge instructions with the appropriate follow-up care
- Utilization of strong assessment skills in order to determine the necessary patient care needed.
Nurse Extern
St. Joseph's Hospital
05.2005 - 03.2006
- Demonstrated a level of client skills that facilitated transition from student to graduate nurse
- Recognized varying nursing responsibilities that encompassed patient care
- Developed skills in a variety of situations for future independent nursing practice
- Gained a deeper understanding of how important collaboration is between the interdisciplinary team in the creation and implementation of the plan of care
- Assisted preceptor in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing and modifying the patient plan of care
- Became familiar with the most recent medications and treatment modalities used in restoring the patient's health status.
Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Technician
Flagstaff Medical Center
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Performed and accurately recorded patients' pulse, temperature, and blood pressure
- Commended for maintaining patient safety, dignity, and respect of residents.
Education
Certified Lactation Consultant
Healthy Childrens Project
Harwich, MA09.2023
Doctorate of Nursing Practice: Nursing -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama05.2021
Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama01.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona01.2013
Associate of Nursing: Nursing -
Yavapai College
Prescott, Arizona01.2005
Skills
- Committed to pediatric nursing
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Pediatric exams competency
- Culturally sensitive
- Neonatal specialist
- Flow sheet charting
- Newborn education
- Strong medical ethic
- Training Coordination
Certification
- Advanced Practice Nurse Board Certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
- Certified Lactation Consultant
Licenses
- Doctorate Prepared Pediatric Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
Hobbies and Interests
Caring for the pediatric population. I am now at a point in my career where I feel strongly motivated to do more for the pediatric population in the way of delivering care that is evidence based through research protocols put into place by myself or others in my field. I look forward to continuing my career at a place that delivers quality pediatric care committed to the patients and their families. My accomplishments include completing the full Ironman Arizona in 2022. I enjoy being active and spending my time outdoors.
Timeline
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Desert Valley Pediatrics
03.2018 - Current
RN
Phoenix Children's Hospital
03.2006 - 01.2018
Nurse Extern
St. Joseph's Hospital
05.2005 - 03.2006
Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Technician
Flagstaff Medical Center
05.2002 - 05.2004
Certified Lactation Consultant
Healthy Childrens Project
Doctorate of Nursing Practice: Nursing -
University of South Alabama
Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing -
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Nursing: Nursing -
Yavapai College
- Advanced Practice Nurse Board Certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
- Certified Lactation Consultant
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