Compassionate Registered Nurse with 19 years experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
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Sondra Morrissey
Scituate,Massachusetts
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lakewood Ranch Medical CenterBradenton, FL
Circulating OR Nurse
09.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Ensured safe transfer and position of patients while maintaining proper body mechanics and alignment.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Utilized and managed operating room equipment, supplies and counts.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Participated in flexible scheduling to allow opportunity to work in a variety of cases: orthopedics, spine/ neuro, urology, gynecology, plastics, ENT and general surgery.
21st Century OncologyBradenton, FL
Radiation Oncology Brachytherapy Registered Nurse
11.2006 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Identified treatment related symptoms, initiate appropriate care and monitored outcomes of patients receiving Oncology related therapies.
- Assisted Radiation Oncologist and surgeon with brachytherapy procedures in dual capacity as surgical scrub/ circulating RN.
- Responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment and surgical instruments.
- Performed assessment , monitoring and direct patient care to surgical patients in pre-operative intra op and post anesthesia care unit settings.
- Counseled and provided education to patients on pre-operative, operative and post-operative education, monitoring and discharge planning.
Bradenton Palms AlFBradenton, Florida
Registered Nurse,ALF
02.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Supervised ancillary staff and provided technical direction.
- Audit charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Assisted with Florida Agency for Health Care Administration and federal regulatory compliance requirements.
- Provide monthly residential reporting.
- Managed the selection, training and development of staff.
Supplemental Health Care @ BMCRoslindale, Ma
Registered Nurse, Family Practice Clinic
09.2020 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Consistently assessing and evaluating patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines.
- Update physicians on patient test results.
- Reaching out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Immunizing patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Helping pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Administer oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications to patients and monitor responses.
- Using facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Ensuring that quality care measures are being met on each patient.
- Maintaining adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Performed COVID 19 PCR testing at drive-thru and community sites.
- Administers COVID 19 vaccinations on site and throughout community as member of mobile support
collaborative. - Reported COVID-19 test results and provide evidence based education and information per CDC and
facility guidelines. - Provide patients with evidence-based information about vaccine safety, potential side effects, and the
importance of immunization. - Maintains quality and medication handling standards during admixture, preparation, and transport of
vaccine within the facility. - Maintains awareness of medication storage guidelines, including cold chain considerations.
- Collaborates with colleagues, other disciplines, and health care/community services to promote
continuity of care.
Duke Cancer CenterDurham, NC
RN, Radiation Oncology
02.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to promote and provide quality and compassionate direct patient
care. - Assessed patients' for side effects of treatment and symptoms related to disease progression.
- Performed venipuncture, intravenous and implanted ports access maintain central venous access devices
as well as alternate delivery systems. - Assessed and provided wound care. Administered oral and IV medications, injections and urgent care
interventions in accordance with established and evidence based standards and guidelines within scope
of practice. - Assisted with brachytherapy gynecological cancer related surgical procedures. Direct care of pre-operative ,
intra-operative and post operative patients. - Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided education of disease related symptoms, treatment , side effects and discharge planning.
Polk Correctional InstitutionButner, NC
RN, Corrections
01.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Performed admission screens to inmate population.
- Provided medical care to inmates with a variety of health issues.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Stabilized inmates suffering from injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care,pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Coordinated with health care team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Consulted with in-site and off-site providers as appropriate.
- Responded to emergency situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to provide optimal care, support and life saving interventions.
- Assessed and provided treatment of health care complaints in an ambulatory setting(commonly known as " sick call ").
- Performed physical assessments, venipuncture , IV insertion, and administer injections.
- Provided diabetic, wound care and medication administration.
- Monitored patient condition condition and updated team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Recorded all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner.
- Reviewed health records to ensure optimal patient care.
Education
Quincy CollegeQuincy, MA
Associate of Science from Registered Nursing
12.2004 - 01.2006
University Overview
Quincy CollegeQuincy, MA
Practical Nursing Certificate from Practical Nursing
08.2003 - 06.2004
University Overview
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Family Practice Ambulatory Care, OR, Oncology, Corrections, ALF , phlebotomy and IV experience
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Acute care expertise
- Chronic disease management
- Call triaging
- EMR / EHR
- Vaccine administration
- Health screening
- Patient monitoring
- Educating patients and family members
- Family advocacy
- Family planning services education
- Infection control measures
- At-risk patient care
- Responding to emergency situations safely, and efficiently to achieve the best patient outcomes
- Working well with interdisciplinary team members
- Establishing and meeting patient goals to maximize health and recovery
- Supervising and delegating tasks to ancillary personnel
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Family Practice Clinic
Supplemental Health Care @ BMC
09.2020 - 11.2023
RN, Radiation Oncology
Duke Cancer Center
02.2019 - 09.2020
RN, Corrections
Polk Correctional Institution
01.2018 - 01.2019
Circulating OR Nurse
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse,ALF
Bradenton Palms AlF
02.2014 - Current
Radiation Oncology Brachytherapy Registered Nurse
21st Century Oncology
11.2006 - 12.2017
Quincy College
Associate of Science from Registered Nursing
12.2004 - 01.2006
Quincy College
Practical Nursing Certificate from Practical Nursing
08.2003 - 06.2004
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