Sondra Wheeler
Leander,TX
Summary
Highly trained, dedicated Registered Nurse with 16 years of diverse hospital nursing experience and 3 years of skilled nursing experience. Competent in maintaining flexibility and composure while working under demanding conditions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Manager, Skilled Nursing
Brookdale Westlake Hills
Austin, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Managed compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to best practices in healthcare delivery.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office such as ADON, admissions, wound care nurse and social work, .
- Supervised a diverse team of nurses, CMAs and CNAs, fostering a culture of accountability and clinical excellence
Charge Nurse, Skilled Nursing Unit
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Austin, TX
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Conduct regular assessments of resident health conditions, enabling timely interventions and improved outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- 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
- Executed high-acuity clinical interventions for polytrauma patients
- Strict adherence to regulatory requirements and risk management protocols, reducing facility liability through meticulous oversight
- 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
- Directed unit staff activities to ensure effective team performance.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in clinical settings.
Registered Nurse, Neuro-Ortho-Trauma
Seton Medical Center at Brackenridge
Austin, Texas
09.2007 - 10.2008
- 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 - 08.1997
- 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, Texas5 2007
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas12 1996
Timeline
Clinical Manager, Skilled Nursing
Brookdale Westlake Hills
08.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse, Skilled Nursing Unit
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
03.2023 - 08.2025
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 - 10.2008
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 - 08.1997
ADN - undefined
Austin Community College
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
University of Texas at Austin