Holistic Health and wellness - yoga, meditation,affirmations
Sonia Brittain
Coos Bay,OR
Summary
Expertise and Achievements in variety of medical settings including : Front/Back Office, Nursing- Hospital, Clinical, Public Health, SNF, ALF, MMC and DHS Contracts.
*I am dedicated, compassionate, empathetic with a commitment to excellence with every interaction and task.
* Holistic practice Health & Wellness approach in all assessments, implementation and monitoring of client's health care needs.
*Proven ability to develop comprehensive care plans that promote wellness and meet goals.
*Appropriate Knowledgeable of the state rules and regulations as well as HIPPA. Plans, communicates and coordinates well with medical providers and staff to achieve desired clients outcomes.
*Works well independently. Requires minimal supervision, is a self starter and is flexible.
*Ability to utilize and apply previous teaching and management skills.
*Proven track record of successfully managing multiple MCH programs concurrently, meeting deadlines and client satisfaction.
*Possessing excellent communication skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner and Contractor
Heart and Soul Consulting
07.2013 - Current
- Health and wellness consultant
- Acts as a liaison for clients and community medical partners
- Home & Virtual visits to assess, monitor and educate health or parenting needs
- Utilizes holistic healing modalities utilizing energy medicine,
- Held contracts with the State of Oregon DHS SCF and SDS.
- Negotiated fees and contracts to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients.
- Optimize clients experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Pacific Home Health And Hospice
05.2012 - 12.2015
- Community home visits to 4-5 clients and care needs per orders
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and individualized care to hospice patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Promoted patient autonomy by encouraging self-care strategies and incorporating personal preferences into the plan of care.
- Monitored patient health data and adjusted nursing interventions accordingly to maintain optimal symptom control.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery of medications as ordered by the physician.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with healthcare providers
- Improved quality of life for terminally ill patients through personalized pain management plans.
Director of Nursing
Briarwood Assisted Living / Middlefield Oaks
09.2008 - 11.2011
- Briarwood Assisted Living Director of Nursing in Springfield, and Middlefield Oaks, Cottage Grove, Ore
- Responsible for day-to-day management and oversight of the resident health care service needs
- Other responsibilities include: the overall medication delivery system and the coordination of in-service training of Health Services, Move-in & move-out Assessments, Delegation (Div.47), Case management and Collaboration of care
- Implemented necessary changes to meet the requirements of the state which resulted in Middlefield Oaks-MCC being 100% deficiency-free during the 2/10 survey process
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs, and resolved roadblocks
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth training, workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
- Developed and implemented a variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Charge Nurse
Coast Fork Nursing Center
02.2008 - 08.2008
- Oversight of the daily skilled nursing unit
- Admissions, discharges, and education were primary duties followed by wound care
- Monitor and implementation of changes to correct State Survey areas violations
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by a physician, maintaining accountability for an accurate narcotic count at the end of each shift
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs, and residential advisors during the shift
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, or sepsis to assess needs and determine the best options for care
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from the hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion, and intramuscular injections
- Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes
- Accurately documented treatment, medications, and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Public Health Nurse
Maternal Child Health
11.1999 - 03.2003
- Clinical and field nursing focusing on Children with Special Health Needs, maternity and infant care for high-risk, low
- Program Oversight: Parents as Teachers ( o-5), SCF foster kids, Cacoon / Babies First,Maternity Case Management, and Healthy Start
- Created DHS Barriers to Self Sufficiency Program
- Created, managed, and maintained health and medical records
- Provided medical screening and case management for the following Programs: Healthy Start (firstborns) - supervised other FSW's, attended state meetings
- Parents as teachers: (parent education) - Certified Birth to 5
- Maternity case management (high-risk and teens), Babies First (High-Risk Infant Monitoring), CaCoon (Special Health Care Needs)
- The Nurse consultant for DHS-AFS self-sufficiency program; Primary role was to develop and maintain family health and services to foster job readiness
- Reviewed Medical records and acted as a liaison for DHS support staff r/t clients Dx's and medical condition
- Focused on health education services and health promotion
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
Community Licensed Nurse Consultant
Department of Human Services
07.2001 - 03.2003
- Contracted with DHS-Services to Children and Families to provide personal care assessments on all children with special needs residing in Coos and Curry counties
- Annual Home visits with child and foster parent to evaluate the Medical and Behavioral needs of the child in foster care
- Nursing DX, Referrals, Comprehensive evaluation, and referrals as needed
- Individualized care plan to foster development and assist foster parents in supporting areas of need
- Reviewed medical records and summarized care
- Observed and reported on independent medical evaluations
- Researched related literature regarding issues at hand
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Participated in self-sufficiency policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions, and implement changes
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with a multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage, and modify individualized care plans.
Staff Nurse
Bay Area Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Pediatrics / Med-Sur General duties included: nursing care plans, nursing diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and evaluation; administration of medications, IV's, implementation of necessary treatments; discharge planning; pre-op and post-op teaching and instruction of patients and families.
Medical Assistant
Roseburg Family Medicine
01.1993 - 01.1995
- General office nursing responsibilities
- Preliminary assessment of patients' health status; interviewed patients for histories, assisted with physical exams and treatment, counseled patients regarding treatment, diets, health maintenance, and family planning
- Phone triage and follow-up
- Extensive experience in the surgical setting; preparation and set-up, sterile technique, instruments, and the autoclave
- Assisted M.D
- With Sigmoidoscopies, Vasectomies, and Circumcisions
- Performed EKG's and labs
- Responsible for back office
- Ordered and stocked supplies.
Phlebotomist /Medical Lab Assistant
Bay Area Hospital
03.1987 - 01.1993
- 03-87 B.A.H.-LAB: Phlebotomist (95-100% accuracy), Microbiology, and front office
- 12-88 B.A.H.-OR: Scheduling and billing
- 04-91 B.A.H.- Radiation Therapy Center: Secretary and cross-trained as a nurse
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
Education
Associates in Nursing -
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR01.1997
Skills
- Client Relations Procedure Assistance
- Patient Condition Monitoring Patient Care Oversight
- Decision Making Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment Treatment Plan Modification
- Accurate Documentation Infection Control Process Coordination
- Medical Recordkeeping Nursing Performance Assessment
- Critical Thinking Group and Individual Instruction
- Care Coordination Microsoft Office
- Compassionate and Caring Delegation and Motivation (10 years)
- Medication Administration (10 years)
- Laboratory Experience (4 years)
- Medical Office Experience (10 years)
- Dialysis Experience (1 year)
- Family Planning (5 years)
- Infusion Experience (10 years)
- Experience Administering Injections
- CPT Coding (3 years)
- EMR Systems (3 years)
- Triage (3 years)
- Infant Care (10 years)
Certification
CPR/BLS
Additional Information
Currently enrolled in a Nurse re-entry program allowing me to return to my professional path.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Title: Wellness Consultant
Accomplishments
- Achieved State Survey 100% deficiency free by completing Medication and assisted living Health Services with accuracy, outcomes and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 16 in the development of DHS-Self Sufficiency Program.
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of of the needless system blood collection.
- Lead Phlebotomist in the roll out of mandatory use of gloves training, monitoring and policy.
Work Availability
monday
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Affiliations
- ONA
Interests
The use of psychedelics in treating Trauma
Energy Healing
Timeline
Owner and Contractor
Heart and Soul Consulting
07.2013 - Current
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Pacific Home Health And Hospice
05.2012 - 12.2015
Director of Nursing
Briarwood Assisted Living / Middlefield Oaks
09.2008 - 11.2011
Charge Nurse
Coast Fork Nursing Center
02.2008 - 08.2008
Community Licensed Nurse Consultant
Department of Human Services
07.2001 - 03.2003
Public Health Nurse
Maternal Child Health
11.1999 - 03.2003
Staff Nurse
Bay Area Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2000
Medical Assistant
Roseburg Family Medicine
01.1993 - 01.1995
Phlebotomist /Medical Lab Assistant
Bay Area Hospital
03.1987 - 01.1993
Associates in Nursing -
Umpqua Community College
CPR/BLS
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