Sonaja Philips
Frisco,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN with over eight years of experience in MICU,LTACH,Intensive Care Unit / Acute Neuro Care Unit providing nursing care to critically ill patients with diverse needs. Service Oriented with organized and proactive nature. Trained to work in high stress environment and stay calm under pressure. Proficient in handling emergency situations. Aiming to leverage clinical experience and knowledge to effectively fill the nursing position at the hospital.
Current Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse - State of Texas
- Registered Nurse - State of Michigan
- Registered Nurse- State of Illinois
- Registered Nurse- Andhra Pradesh, India
- BLS PROVIDER - (03/04/2023- 03/2025)
- ACLS -(07/31/2023 -7/25/2025)
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical City Frisco
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided high quality care for acute patients with diversified needs in a 24 bedded medical ICU.
- effectively communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure desired patient outcome.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Assisted in ET intubation, tracheostomy, arterial and central line insertion, Thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertion, pleurix, surgical dressing changes,wound vacc
- Monitored vital signs and notified physicians of any changes. Administered medications nd monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospitals
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Implemented total patient care for 4-6 high acuity patients( vent dependent, hyper and hypotension,hyper and hypoglycemia,dysrhythmia,stroke,trauma, COPD,ESRD etc..).Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care and accurately document all elements of nursing assessments, treatments and medications.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for l;ab testing
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse IICU
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided high quality care for acute patients with diversified needs in a 9 bedded intermediate intensive care unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Hafr Al Batin Central Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2014
- Provided nursing care to patients handling multiple medical and surgical emergencies including but not limited to conditions like stroke, MVA, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, Poisoning,Respiratory emergencies
- Performed complete Physical assessment of patient and initiated physician orders for patient stabilization
- Performed life saving interventions as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Built trust and rapport with health care team, patients and family members to enable effective communication of information pertinent to patients well being and care
- Educated patients on disease processes, medical/nursing interventions. Completed patient admissions and discharges with detailed instructions
- Conducted training and development activities for staff nurses providing coaching and mentoring
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Conducted training and development activities for staff nurses providing coaching and mentoring
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Registered Nurse
Yashoda Hospitals - Secunderabad
04.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients with brain and nervous system disorders
- Administered prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with doctors orders
- Assisted with patient exams and scheduled testing procedures
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Provided basic nursing care to patients and updated charts
- Performed lifesaving interventions as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Fulfilled the role of team lead overseeing 10-14 RN's whenever required.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families and health care team involved in patient care to ensure continuity of care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Government College of Nursing
Rajbhavan road, Somajiguda Hyderabad, Telangana, India2009
Skills
- Life support
- Physical Assessment
- Vital signs/ blood glucose monitoring
- Medication administration
- 12 Lead ECG interpretation and placement
- Admissions/Discharges
- Patient education
- Handled and assisted intubations, defibrillations
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal, G- tube feeding and care
- Phlebotomy-IV therapy and blood drawing
- Tracheostomy care
- Foleys catheterization
- Wound dressing and care
- Blood administration
- Central line dressing and care
- Care of gastrostomy tubes
- Care of chest tubes
- Total parenteral nutrition
- Cast/ Pin/Traction care
- Performing post operative tasks
- Observing patients for side effects of anesthesia
- Collaborating with surgeons and other team members
References
Siji Elamkulam
CNC
Medical City Frisco
Frisco, Texas
Contact number-469-927-7115
Camesha Peru (Former manager of ICU)
Director of PCU
Medical City Plano
Plano, Texas
Contact number-972-837-7762
Pam Isca
Manager,
Henry Ford Hospital,
Macomb, Michigan.
Contact number-5862426359
Mia Manipud,
Charge RN,
Henry Ford Hospital,
Macomb, Michigan.
contact number-7755309962
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical City Frisco
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospitals
10.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse IICU
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
05.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Hafr Al Batin Central Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse
Yashoda Hospitals - Secunderabad
04.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Government College of Nursing
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