EPIC
Sonia Burnett
RN
Irving,US
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, and emergency response experience. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven professional.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Work History
SWRS Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Adventhealth Central
01.2024 - Current
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
ER Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White ER Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Observe and record signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educate patients and answer questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Communicate openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answer codes quickly and orchestrate efficient, skilled medical care.
- Vaccinate patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Keep optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Seasonal RN, Emergency Department/ICU
USMD Arlington
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
ER RN/Weekend House Supervisor
Advanced Dallas Hospital And Clinics
10.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
LVN Staff nurse
Lifecare Hospitals of Dallas
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Care for respiratory, wound care patients on a Med-surg/tele unit , intermediate, step- down unit & ICU.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Staff Relief Nurse
Prana Talent
07.2016 - Current
- Staff relief In various area hospitals : THR: PCU, Psych, ER, Mother/Baby; Kindred 8th Ave: LTAC; Regency: Subacute Rehab; ADHC: ER; DRMC: Med Surg ,Tele
LVN Float Pool
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
08.2016 - 12.2017
- LVN float on med-surg/tele unit and ICU.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
Pediatric LVN
Hope Pediatrics
08.2014 - 12.2019
- Care for medically fragile children w/central lines, mediports, mickey/gj buttons , trach and vent dependent in their homes & school
- Teach caregivers how to care for them.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN Staff Relief Nurse
Nurse Staffing
05.2008 - 12.2014
- Staff relief in various area hospitals: RHD: Med/Surg; Medical Ctr of Mesquite: Med/Surg; Mesquite Community:
- Med/Surg, Psych; Doctors Hospital: Med/Surg, ER; Garland Community: Med /Surg; Medical City of Dallas:
- Education
- Med/Surg, PCU, Pedi; Medical Center of Plano: Med/Surg, PCU;
- Medical center of Richardson: Med/Surg, ICU, ER; Methodist: Med/Surg, PCU, ONC; Charleston Methodist: Med/Surg
- Tele; Denton Regional: Med/Surg, ER; Medical Ctr of McKinney: PCU, ICU; MCA: PCU, Pedi; NRH: PCU, Pedi; Ennis
- Regional: ER, Med-Surg, Pedi, Mother-Baby; Baylor rehab; Methodist Rehab; Healthsouth Rehab; The Village assisted living & memory care: LTC; Windsor Rehab & healthcare: LTC; Presbyterian Village North: LTC, Select
- Specialty; Reliant; Kindred; Vibra Specialty Hospital; Pine Creek Medical: PACU; Medical City Green Oaks: Psych,
- Psych ER.
LVN Float Nurse
JPS Hospital
05.2004 - 12.2010
- Per diem float in ER, Chest Pain Unit, Trauma Tele, Inpatient Prisoner Area, PACU, and ICU
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Essential School of Nursing
Miami Gardens, FL 01.2021 - 10.2021
LPN Diploma - Nursing
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL 09.1990 - 12.1991
Skills
CPR/AED
undefinedTimeline
SWRS Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Adventhealth Central
01.2024 - Current
ER Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White ER Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Seasonal RN, Emergency Department/ICU
USMD Arlington
09.2022 - 11.2023
ER RN/Weekend House Supervisor
Advanced Dallas Hospital And Clinics
10.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Essential School of Nursing
01.2021 - 10.2021
LVN Staff nurse
Lifecare Hospitals of Dallas
07.2018 - 10.2021
LVN Float Pool
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
08.2016 - 12.2017
Staff Relief Nurse
Prana Talent
07.2016 - Current
Pediatric LVN
Hope Pediatrics
08.2014 - 12.2019
LVN Staff Relief Nurse
Nurse Staffing
05.2008 - 12.2014
LVN Float Nurse
JPS Hospital
05.2004 - 12.2010
LPN Diploma - Nursing
T.A. Lawson State Community College
09.1990 - 12.1991
BLS
BLS Instructor
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
Software
CERNER
EPOWERDOC
PISCES
MEDITECH
PROTOUCH
THRIVE
ATHENANET
STRATEQ
KanTime
Homecare Homebase
KINNSER
AXXESS
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