Sonia Huerta
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong focus on hospice admissions and end-of-life care. Skilled in assessing hospice eligibility, initiating plans of care, and guiding patients and families through the admission process with empathy and clarity. Proven ability to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, smooth transitions into hospice services. Dedicated to upholding regulatory compliance while supporting dignified, patient-centered outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Admissions Focus-Prairie Wind Hospice
05.2021 - Current
- Conduct timely and thorough admissions assessments for patients referred to hospice in both home and facility settings.
- Determine eligibility using CMS criteria and communicate findings to medical directors and referring providers.
- Educate families on hospice philosophy, services, medications, and expectations to support informed decision-making.
- Complete all admission documentation, including consents, medication reconciliation, and initial plan of care.
- Coordinate with intake and field teams to ensure same-day or next-day service starts.
- Rotate with other managers in providing administrative on-call coverage, supporting field staff and addressing urgent operational needs after hours.
- Provide clinical oversight to ensure quality and compliance during the admission process.
- Support ongoing communication with patients, caregivers, and staff regarding symptom changes or transitions.
Immunization and COVID-19 Testing Nurse
Favorites Healthcare Staffing
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided EUA Information sheet prior to the administration of the vaccine.
- Trained on COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 vaccine preparation, storage, handling, administration by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
- Monitored for adverse reactions for 15-30 minutes after the administration of the vaccine.
- Administered vaccines at mass vaccination sites, parking lots, churches, homeless shelters, and places of business.
- Administered Janssen, Pfizer, and Moderna vaccine to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and reporting to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients on vaccine benefits and testing procedures, enhancing community awareness and participation.
- Monitored patient responses post-vaccination, documenting adverse effects and reporting findings promptly.
- Implemented quality control measures for immunization records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of patient data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas School of Nursing
05.2020
Associates of Science - Nursing
Neosho County Community College
05.2020
Skills
- Hospice Admissions and Eligibility Assessment
- End-of-Life Patient and Family Education
- Skilled Nursing Assessment and Triage
- Care Planning and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance (CMS/Medicare)
- Staff Support and Clinical Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse- Kansas and Multistate
- Expires May 2027
- License #152993
Timeline
Immunization and COVID-19 Testing Nurse
Favorites Healthcare Staffing
08.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Admissions Focus-Prairie Wind Hospice
05.2021 - Current
Associates of Science - Nursing
Neosho County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas School of Nursing
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