Rhonda Sowder
Salvisa
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in IV medication administration, patient assessment, and emergency response coordination. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
CenterPoint
Versailles
01.2001 - Current
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to healthcare team, ensuring timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and post-discharge care.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment in compliance with health regulations.
- Provided emotional support to family members during traumatic events, fostering a compassionate environment in the ER.
- Managed a high volume of patients while prioritizing emergent cases for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans, enhancing coordinated care.
- Provided post-operative care for surgical procedures performed in the ER environment.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed patient needs and prioritized treatment for effective care delivery.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Midway College
Midway, KY03-1979
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Medication distribution
- Emergency care
- Emergency response coordination
- Emergency procedures
- Patient assessment and triage
- Post-operative care
- Patient discharging
- Patient education strategies
- Health regulation compliance
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Patient flow management
- Follow-up calls
- Lab result interpretation
- Diabetes management
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Ventilator care
- Life-sustaining machines
- Call triaging
- At-risk patient care
- Acute care expertise
- Medical assessment
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Neurology
- Trauma recovery
- Postpartum counseling
- Effective communication skills
- Emotional support delivery
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strong clinical judgment
- Taking vitals
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Supply restocking
- Vaccine administration
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Direct nursing care
- Maintaining privacy
- Critical thinking
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Direct nursing care
Certification
Registered Nurses licenses
Affiliations
Quilting,
Custom Section 1
- Retired from Nursing recently. I'm looking to expand my interest in a different part time job.
- I have many different interests would like to work in different areas of the company.
- I enjoying gardening,reading,and active in my church.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CenterPoint
01.2001 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Midway College