Sonia Jacob
Philadelphia,USA
Summary
Registered nurse with 20 years’ experience prepared to face new challenges and take part in new ventures where my nursing knowledge and skill can add value and contribute to quality patient care experience in telemetry, progressive, post op medical surgical and intensive care nursing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Instructor
PITC
01.2023 - Current
- Part time 20 hours Clinical instructor for LPN students
Staff Nurse
University of Pennsylvania Health System
12.2011 - Current
- Full time (72 hours) Staff Nurse in Ortho surgery Unit
Staff Nurse
Florida Hospital
12.2006 - 09.2011
- Staff Nurse in Progressive Care and Telemetry Unit
Staff Nurse
Frontier Cardiac Care
04.2004 - 02.2005
- Staff Nurse in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Staff Nurse
Madras Medical Mission Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2003
- Staff Nurse in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Education
Master of Science - Leadership and Management
Wilmington University
Delaware, DE01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona01.2012
Associate degree - nursing
St. Mary’s Hospital, school of Nursing
01.1999
Skills
- Supervising students
- Student evaluations
- Patient safety
- Clinical supervision
Certification
- CCNIP (Critical Care Nurse Internship Program), 08/08, Florida Hospital, 601 E Rollins Street, Orlando, FL
- Cardio Thoracic Nursing, 03/03, Institute of Cardio-Vascular Diseases, 4-A, Dr. J J Nagar, Mogappair, Chennai, India
- BLS, 22
- CCNIP, 05
- CGFNS, 05
Leadershiproles
- Works as a charge nurse and preceptor.
- Orientation of the new staff to the unit.
- Participates in seminars and conferences.
- Participated in many events, such as the Heart Walk, Gift of Life, Safety Fair, and volunteering at Manna.
- Member of ANCC.
References
Michael Tomasetti, Nurse Manager at University of Pennsylvania Health System, 2156628500
Career Experience
Provides acute & close monitoring of adults pre- & postoperative cardiac catheterization, acute & chronic disease for arrhythmias, MI screening, anticoagulation therapy, cardiac & peripheral diagnostic procedures, and cardioversion., Prepares patients for TEE, echocardiogram and stress testing., Care for and monitors patient with chest tubes, various drainage devices along with and pacer wires., Monitors temporary pacing, epidural and PCA pumps., Closely monitors effectiveness of cardiac medications and IV drips like Dopamine, Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Adrenalin and Nitroglycerin., Monitors and cares for patients on ventilator, tracheostomy, cardiac telemetry monitors and IABP (Intra-aortic balloon pump)., Skilled in sheath removal after Coronary Angiogram and PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty)., Performs blood gas analysis, monitors and cares for patients with abnormal lung sounds, example, Flail chest, and Pneumothorax., Has sound knowledge and operation of the high tech devices and advance equipment in cardiac, telemetry and progressive care units., Provides care to patients suffering from skeletal injuries or deformities., Specialized in the pre- and post-op/procedure management of patients with general surgeries, bone and muscular-skeletal conditions and injuries., Sound knowledge in the operation of orthopedic equipment., Has the ability to monitor traction and conduct cast care and maintenance., Familiar with neurovascular status monitoring, traction, continuous passive motion therapy, casting and care of patients with external fixation., Performs other related duties as a staff nurse in management of medical and surgical health problems of patients.
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
PITC
01.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
University of Pennsylvania Health System
12.2011 - Current
Staff Nurse
Florida Hospital
12.2006 - 09.2011
Staff Nurse
Frontier Cardiac Care
04.2004 - 02.2005
Staff Nurse
Madras Medical Mission Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2003
Master of Science - Leadership and Management
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate degree - nursing
St. Mary’s Hospital, school of Nursing
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