Onika Sorenson
Pocatello,ID
Summary
Charge Nurse supporting safe unit operations across fast-moving hospital settings. Directs 5+ patient admissions and discharges per shift through charge-level staffing, clinical escalation, and chart audits, completing 5+ charts per week while coaching new nurses on protocols and best practices. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to keep patient care consistent during admissions, discharges, and emergent events.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Portneuf Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Support 4 patients per shift by coordinating bedside care and responding to changing clinical needs.
- Assess patient conditions, interpret lab results, and select appropriate treatments for diagnoses ranging from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitor telemetry data, document status changes in Epic EHR, and facilitate timely transfer to higher levels of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to build individualized care plans and manage treatment coordination across departments.
- Respond to unit safety incidents with crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate situations and maintain a safe environment.
- Train and coach new nurses on protocols, best practices, and patient-centered care standards to support strong outcomes.
Charge Nurse
Portneuf Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Managed 5+ patient admissions and discharges per shift to support steady unit flow.
- Led nursing staff in delivering patient-centered care tailored to varied acuity and clinical needs.
- Responded to cardiac arrest and respiratory distress events with rapid crisis intervention and medical assessment.
- Coordinated admissions, discharges, and staff assignments to maintain efficient unit operations and coverage.
- Trained new nurses on protocols, best practices, and Epic EHR management to strengthen daily performance.
- Audited patient charts in real time, verifying documentation accuracy, lab result interpretation, and completion.
Travel Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Supported 3-5 patients per shift through admission assessment, medical assessment, and timely nursing interventions.
- Assessed patient needs, monitored telemetry trends, and interpreted lab results to guide ongoing care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams to adjust plans, support quality assurance, and strengthen patient outcomes.
- Completed thorough patient examinations and crisis intervention support across varied hospital units and workflows.
- Adapted quickly to different hospital units, applying critical decision making to support safe and responsive care.
- Delivered discharge planning and patient education that reinforced continuity of care during transitions between settings.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Managed emergency care situations using rapid critical thinking and decisive clinical judgment.
- Monitored patient progress, interpreted lab results, and adjusted care plans to match changing needs.
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care while supporting patients and families through difficult transitions.
- Advocated for patient needs within multidisciplinary teams to strengthen coordinated care and discharge planning.
- Followed nursing laws and regulations while adapting quickly to new unit practices and compliance requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-2023
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Patient examinations
- Telemetry monitoring
- Lab result interpretation
- Epic EHR management
- Admission assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Patient care coordination
- Quality assurance
- Discharge planning
- Critical decision making
Certification
ACLS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare
11.2025 - 03.2026
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2025 - 07.2025
Charge Nurse
Portneuf Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Portneuf Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University