Sonam Patel
Aurora,IL
Summary
IL State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities prioritized patient care based on the severity of their condition and available resources, ensuring that those with the most critical needs received immediate attention. I provided clinical advice and support to patients and their families, including medication advice and symptom management. Additionally, I made referrals to other healthcare providers or services as needed. My ability to collaborate with other healthcare team members and provide patient education has been instrumental in delivering high-quality care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage Nurse
Endeavor Health- Weight Loss Clinic
Naperville, IL
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine the scope of medical complaints.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
- Prioritized multiple tasks to accommodate urgent requests for assistance from the emergency department.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and determined the level of care needed.
- Provided initial patient screening, evaluation, and assessment in acute care setting.
- Educated staff members on triage protocols and best practices for managing acutely ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments and reported any adverse reactions promptly to attending physician.
- Utilized EHR systems effectively for documentation purposes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, guidelines and standards of practice related to triage nursing duties.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty services as needed for further evaluation and treatment options.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Arbor Terrace Assisted Living
Naperville, IL
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Rush Copley Medical Center
Aurora, IL
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Responsible for coordination of patient care and participates in patient/family teaching; works cooperatively with other team members to meet patients needs
- Identify discharge planning needs and incorporate these into the interdisciplinary treatment plan
- Administer medications as ordered, correlate the reason for medications based on current diagnosis, co-morbidities and treatment plan information
- Ensure patient understanding of medications and potential side effects priors to administration
- Actively participate in report, huddle etc
- To develop discharge plan and discuss barrier to goal achievement
- Revised the plan as needed.
Registered Nurse
St Patrick's residence of skilled nursing facility
Naperville, IL
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rush Copley medical center
Aurora, IL
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing
- Provided basic care to over 12 patients per by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and preparing meals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
Naperville, IL
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Meadows Nursing Home
Naperville, IL
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
Master of Science - MSN-FNP
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05-2026
Certified Nursing Assistant -
College Of Dupage
04-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BhaktiVedanta Institute Of Nursing
06-2012
Skills
Patient assessment
- Patient Communication
- EPIC CHARTING
- Obtaining Prior Authorization
- Rooming
- Patient Advocacy
- Case Management
- IV management
- Medication administration
- Direct nursing care
- Family education
- Complex problem-solving
- Strong communication
- Emergency response
- Wound care
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
License Number: 041.456949
Expiry Date: 05/31/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association (AHA)
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
guy
Professional
Timeline
Triage Nurse
Endeavor Health- Weight Loss Clinic
03.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Arbor Terrace Assisted Living
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Rush Copley Medical Center
08.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
St Patrick's residence of skilled nursing facility
07.2017 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
04.2016 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rush Copley medical center
03.2016 - 09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Meadows Nursing Home
04.2015 - 03.2016
Master of Science - MSN-FNP
Olivet Nazarene University
Certified Nursing Assistant -
College Of Dupage
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BhaktiVedanta Institute Of Nursing
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