Sola Chhim, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Midland,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of acute care experience in medical-surgical telemetry, orthopedic specialty, long-term care, and ICU settings. Expertise in delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care through the nursing process while effectively managing complex patient populations. Demonstrated success in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality improvement initiatives and promote patient safety throughout the continuum of care. Proficient in critical thinking and effective communication, leveraging medical knowledge to support recovery and navigate complex health conditions while ensuring compassionate care delivery.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Support RN / Registered Nurse V
Total Joint & Spine Center Unit | Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Provide clinical leadership across three floors and six medical-surgical telemetry units, specializing in orthopedic and spine post-operative patient care.
- Deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care using the nursing process, including comprehensive assessment and clinical decision-making.
- Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes, including telemetry rhythm interpretation and early recognition of clinical deterioration.
- Collaborate with physicians, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, safe transition, and discharge planning.
- Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, including documentation compliance, workflow optimization, and support of DNV accreditation standards.
Charge Nurse
Surgical Telemetry Unit | PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Bellingham, WA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Served as a clinical leader in a medical-surgical telemetry unit, coordinating care delivery, staffing assignments, and admissions/discharges using acuity-based models.
- Ensured patient safety, quality outcomes, and adherence to standards of practice while optimizing unit workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and mentored staff to promote patient-centered care, clinical competency, and evidence-based practice.
Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit | PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Bellingham, WA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered high-acuity care in a Level II trauma ICU, utilizing the nursing process, continuous assessment, and interpretation of hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring data to guide clinical decision-making.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and responded to rapid response and code events, ensuring timely interventions, patient safety, and optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit | PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Bellingham, WA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided comprehensive care for medical-surgical and telemetry patients, applying clinical judgement and best practices to assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Collaborated with providers and the healthcare team to coordinate care, while educating patients and families to support recovery, self-management, and successful discharge.
Float Charge Nurse
Christian Health Care Center
Lynden, WA
2010 - 2014
- Provided leadership as a float charge nurse across multiple units, including rehabilitation, long-term care, and dementia care.
- Managed staffing, coordinated patient care, and maintained high standards of safety and quality across diverse clinical settings.
- Supported interdisciplinary collaboration and staff performance to ensure consistent, patient-centered care delivery.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bellingham Technical College
2012
Practical Nursing Certificate -
Bellingham Technical College
2010
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting
Whatcom Community College
2009
Skills
- Clinical Leadership in Medical-Surgical Telemetry Care
- Orthopedic & Spine Surgical Post-Operative Recovery
- Advanced Clinical Decision-Making & Rapid Assessment
- Telemetry Monitoring with Proactive Deterioration Recognition
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership & Workflow Coordination
- Driving Patient Safety, Quality Outcomes, & Performance Improvement
- Patient & Family Education for Recovery and Discharge Success
- Electronic Medical Records: Epic, Cerner
Certification
Registered Nurse - California
License #95368267, expires 02/2028
Registered Nurse - Texas Compact License
License #1075626, expires 01/2027
Timeline
Clinical Support RN / Registered Nurse V
Total Joint & Spine Center Unit | Midland Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Surgical Telemetry Unit | PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit | PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit | PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
Float Charge Nurse
Christian Health Care Center
2010 - 2014
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bellingham Technical College
Practical Nursing Certificate -
Bellingham Technical College
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting
Whatcom Community College
Quality Improvement & Leadership
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance pain management, timely reassessment, and documentation compliance for post-operative patients.
- Developed and implemented a surgical tracking board, improved communication, patient flow, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Created a medication reconciliation quick reference guide to reduce discrepancies and support safe care transitions.
- Designed and implemented the Total Joint & Spine Center Quick Reference Guide, standardizing workflows and improving access to evidence-based clinical resources.
Certifications
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Basic Life Support
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale