Leslie Ann Soronio
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Medical City Dallas
05.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene practices.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
- Administered medications and blood products safely, following established guidelines to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities using electronic health record systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for privacy protection.
- Served as a resource to fellow staff members, sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Participated in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing the overall care provided within the NICU setting.
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Hamad Medical Corporation, WWRC
03.2014 - 02.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a level III NICU setting.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the NICU setting.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all NICU standards were met or exceeded.
- Contributed to staff development through mentorship of new nurses, conducting training sessions on specialized topics related to neonatal intensive care nursing.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities including conferences workshops certifications relevant to neonatal intensive care nursing expertise.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas needing improvement and collaborating with the nursing leadership team to develop targeted action plans.
- Participated in research projects aimed at advancing neonatal care practices and improving overall patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures that reflect best practices in neonatal intensive care nursing, contributing to enhanced organizational performance.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
NICU Registered Nurse
Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center
01.2009 - 07.2013
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene practices.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
- Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient safety and quality of care within the NICU setting.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Administered medications and blood products safely, following established guidelines to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in neonatal intensive care nursing.
- Collaborated with case managers and social workers to develop comprehensive discharge plans for patients transitioning from NICU care to home or other facilities.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on thorough assessments of each patient''s unique needs and goals for recovery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities using electronic health record systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for privacy protection.
- Achieved positive patient outcomes, by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Served as a resource to fellow staff members, sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Participated in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing the overall care provided within the NICU setting.
- Advocated for patients and families, ensuring their needs were met and concerns were addressed in a timely manner.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila Philippines04.2006
Skills
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Intravenous Therapy
- PIV and PICC insertion
- Developmental Care
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control
- Pain management
- Patient assessment
- Blood transfusion
- Premature infant care
- Critical thinking
- Tracheostomy Care
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- MEDITECH Software, Cerner Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Neonatal transport
Certification
Licenses
- Texas BON 1072778
- New York BON 768693
- General Scope Nurse Supreme Council of Health, Qatar N9993
- Registered Nurse Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia 10-RN-031034
- Registered Nurse Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines 0407909
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Timeline
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Medical City Dallas
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Hamad Medical Corporation, WWRC
03.2014 - 02.2022
NICU Registered Nurse
Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center
01.2009 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Licenses
- Texas BON 1072778
- New York BON 768693
- General Scope Nurse Supreme Council of Health, Qatar N9993
- Registered Nurse Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia 10-RN-031034
- Registered Nurse Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines 0407909
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