Sonia Deveau

- Delivered direct patient care to individuals recovering from neurological and orthopedic conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury.

- Assisted patients in regaining functional independence through comprehensive rehabilitation programs.

- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure the best possible recovery experience.

- Educated patients and families on care plans, discharge planning, and rehabilitation goals.

• Led the development and implementation of education programs for all nursing and clinical staff, improving team competency and patient care outcomes.
• Collaborated with hospital leadership to assess educational needs and create tailored strategies to address knowledge gaps.
• Contributed to policy development and integration of new technologies and equipment into clinical practices.
• Coordinated ongoing professional development, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and hospital goals.

• Led the development and implementation of education programs for all nursing and clinical staff, improving team competency and patient care outcomes.
• Collaborated with hospital leadership to assess educational needs and create tailored strategies to address knowledge gaps.
• Contributed to policy development and integration of new technologies and equipment into clinical practices.
• Coordinated ongoing professional development, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and hospital goals.

• Worked in a busy medical/surgical unit, caring for patients with a wide range of conditions, including post-operative recovery, stroke, and cardiac issues.
• Held charge nurse responsibilities on occasion, overseeing unit operations, patient care delivery, and staff coordination.
• Served as the Tobacco Nurse Champion, leading initiatives to promote smoking cessation and improve patient health outcomes.
• Received the prestigious Nurse of the Year Award for exceptional patient care and leadership in 2014.

• Worked on a neuro-medical/surgical unit specializing in care for post-craniotomy, stroke, spinal cord injury, and laminectomy patients.
• Provided comprehensive care, including pain management, wound care, and patient education.
• Assisted with patient assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal recovery.
• Occasionally assumed charge nurse responsibilities, overseeing the unit, supervising nursing staff, and managing patient flow.