Sona Getikyan
Glendale,CA
Summary
With over three years of experience in neuro telemetry registered nursing, I possess a strong skill set in critical thinking, assessment, decision-making, working under pressure, and communication. My commitment lies in delivering quality patient care and prioritizing patient safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
All For Health Hospice
03.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients'' physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs to continually adapt care plans accordingly.
- Served as patient advocate during care conferences with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other team members.
- Conducted regular clinical assessments of assigned patients, identifying any changes in condition that may necessitate modifications to the care plan.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home-based or facility settings while maintaining continuity of care throughout the hospice journey.
- Provided education on disease processes, medication administration, and self-care techniques for both patients and families.
- Managed complex caseloads involving diverse diagnoses such as cancer, heart failure, dementia, COPD, liver disease, kidney failure among others.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while working closely with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining open lines of dialogue with patients'' families.
Neuro Telemetry Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Glendale
10.2020 - Current
- Charge nurse duties
- Leadership rounding
- Resource RN duties, completing tasks and delivering patient care
- Experience with patients with various medical conditions including; Stroke/TIA, Parkinson's, Dementia, Seizures, Overdoses, CHF, Chest Pain, Brain Tumors, Spinal Diseases, Cancer, and more
- Assessing needs for appropriate lab and diagnostic tests
- Managing care for post-operative patients
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructing patients and family members on proper discharge care and education
- Closely monitoring acute conditions
- Developing and implementing patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Delegating staff nurse duties
- Following infection control procedures
- Assisting patients with daily functions
- Monitoring fluid intake and output levels
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among nursing staff members based on expertise level or experience.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
- Organized regular team meetings to discuss emerging trends, challenges faced by staff, and potential solutions that promote collaboration across disciplines.
- Reduced medication errors with thorough chart reviews and clear communication among team members.
- Developed quality improvement initiatives focused on addressing identified gaps in care delivery processes within the telemetry unit.
- Performed hourly rounds on [Number]-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
01.2019 - 10.2023
- Caregiver with IHSS, providing living assistance to patients that need basic care with their activities of daily living, medication management, setting up doctor’s appointments, cleaning, cooking, transportation, running errands, bathing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
CNA
GoRN Emergency Response Team | Project Room Key
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Working for Project Room Key side by side with nursing team as a CNA, providing COVID19 screening, symptom assessment and evaluation for the homeless population as well as for public working population.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
ADN - Registered Nurse
The Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
240 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 9120305.2020
Skills
- Patient focused care
- Computer/charting system proficient
- Bilingual
- Team collaboration
- Work well under pressure
- Quick learner
- Strong assessment skills
- Medication administration
- Recognizing acute health changes
- ECG interpretation
- NIHSS assessment
- Safety Management
- End of life care
- Emotional Support
- Ethical Practice
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Resource Utilization
- Tracheostomy Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- RN CA license #95227134
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
All For Health Hospice
03.2024 - Current
Neuro Telemetry Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Glendale
10.2020 - Current
CNA
GoRN Emergency Response Team | Project Room Key
05.2020 - 10.2020
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
01.2019 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
ADN - Registered Nurse
The Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
- RN CA license #95227134
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
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