Sondra Wheeler
Leander,Texas
Summary
Highly trained, dedicated Registered Nurse with 18 years of bedside nursing experience. Able to work in a team setting or independently. Competent in maintaining flexibility and composure while working under demanding conditions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Skilled Nursing Unit
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Austin, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Implement care plans tailored to individual resident needs, enhancing overall satisfaction and well-being.
- Conduct regular assessments of resident health conditions, enabling timely interventions and improved outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
Charge Nurse ER Observation Unit and Psych ER
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
Austin, TX
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided exceptional care to highly acute patients at a Level 1 Trauma Center
- Utilized expert, patient centered, critical decision making skills
- Quickly responded to and controlled situations impacting the safety of patients and security of the unit utilizing crisis intervention techniques
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Seton Premier Staffing
Austin, Texas
02.2014 - 02.2019
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting all aspects of patient care
- Maintain flexibility and composure while working in multifunctional environments
- Services including med/surg, ortho, neuro, oncology, telemetry, mother baby, psych, ER, ICU and stepdown units
Charge Nurse, Care Team Manager, Med-Surg
Seton Medical Center Williamson
Round Rock, Texas
10.2008 - 02.2014
- Supervised and assisted the unit staff
- Provided guidance on administering care to patients and answered questions regarding protocol
- Audited charts ensure nursing documentation met facility standards
Registered Nurse, Neuro-Ortho-Trauma
Seton Medical Center at Brackenridge
Austin, Texas
09.2007 - 10.2007
- Invited to join unit by nursing manager while completing final clinical rotation of nursing education
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting all aspects of patient care
- Worked closely with all health care providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality healthcare
Inbound Sales Representative
Dell Computer Corporation
Round Rock, Texas
06.1999 - 07.2003
- Displayed courtesy and strong interpersonal skills with all customer interactions
- Resolved customer complaints with strong verbal and negotiation skills
- Trained new employees
Communications Department Trainer
GTECH Corporation
Austin, Texas
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Provided base level IT support to company personnel
- Trained new employees and explained protocols clearly and efficiently
- Supported customers having data connectivity issues
Research Assistant II
UT Austin Psychology Department
Austin, Texas
01.1995 - 07.1997
- Administered research instruments such as tests, observations, and interviews
- Collected and analyzed data
- Maintained utmost confidentiality of all participants' information
Education
ADN - undefined
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas05.2007
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas12.1996
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Skilled Nursing Unit
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
03.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse ER Observation Unit and Psych ER
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
02.2019 - 03.2023
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Seton Premier Staffing
02.2014 - 02.2019
Charge Nurse, Care Team Manager, Med-Surg
Seton Medical Center Williamson
10.2008 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse, Neuro-Ortho-Trauma
Seton Medical Center at Brackenridge
09.2007 - 10.2007
Inbound Sales Representative
Dell Computer Corporation
06.1999 - 07.2003
Communications Department Trainer
GTECH Corporation
08.1997 - 06.1999
Research Assistant II
UT Austin Psychology Department
01.1995 - 07.1997
ADN - undefined
Austin Community College
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
University of Texas at Austin