Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Sholanda Ponder

Jonesboro,GA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with years of experience in different aspects of supportive roles involving all comprehensive patient care outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Uplift Homecare
02.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • I catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Patient Care Technician

Shepherd Center Hospital-ICU
10.2018 - 11.2023
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.

Patient Care Technician, ICU

Atlanta Medical Center
02.2018 - 10.2019
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Assisted in all Emergent situations
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Patient Care Technician-Mother Baby

Southern Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered support.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Initial intake of babies after birth. vitals taken , records processed before giving to Mother

Patient Care Technician

Wellstar Hospital- ED
10.2016 - 02.2018
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing, ADN

Evolution Health Academy
Miami
06.2023

Diploma - Patient Care Technician, EKG Certification

Everest Institute - Jonesboro
Jonesboro
08.2012

Skills

  • Chart Updating
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Lab Result Interpretation
  • Patient Management
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Diabetes Management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Medical Assessment
  • Home Visits( Lab draws)
  • Taking Vitals
  • Medication Distribution
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Patient Assessments
  • Telemetry Monitoring
  • Evaluations
  • Understanding of feeding Pumps

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Uplift Homecare
02.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Shepherd Center Hospital-ICU
10.2018 - 11.2023

Patient Care Technician, ICU

Atlanta Medical Center
02.2018 - 10.2019

Patient Care Technician-Mother Baby

Southern Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 02.2018

Patient Care Technician

Wellstar Hospital- ED
10.2016 - 02.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing, ADN

Evolution Health Academy

Diploma - Patient Care Technician, EKG Certification

Everest Institute - Jonesboro

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Sholanda Ponder