Sonia Joseph
BSN, RN
Temple Terrace
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of progressive healthcare experience, including 5+ years as a Registered Nurse and 15+ years as a Certified Nursing Assistant in oncology, acute care, medical-surgical, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings. Recognized with the patient-nominated DAISY Award and Owl Night Nurse Award for delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and clinical excellence. Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from South University, Tampa, and currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP) while maintaining a 4.0 GPA, with an expected graduation date of May 2027. Chemotherapy administration, experienced in leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration, and fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole. Committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care that promotes positive patient outcomes and supports the mission of serving humanity with compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
Certifications
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Oncology
Moffitt Cancer Center
07.2024 - 05.2026
- Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care and individualized treatment plans
- Administer chemotherapy and monitor patients for adverse reactions
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment, medications, and symptom management
- Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation and coordinate multidisciplinary care
- Educated patients and families on treatment processes, medication management, and side effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Administered chemotherapy and supportive care to patients with various cancer diagnoses.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Evaluated patient outcomes and identified areas for improvement in care protocols.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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.
Registered Nurse / Clinical Leader / Charge Nurse
HCA Healthcare
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Served as Clinical Leader and Charge Nurse in an acute care hospital setting
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care during assigned shifts
- Conducted patient assessments, medication administration, diagnostic testing, and patient education
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes
Nursing Supervisor
Fairway Oaks Nursing Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervised nursing staff and daily patient care operations
- Assisted with staffing coordination, admissions, and resident care management
- Ensured compliance with infection control and patient safety standards
- Managed staffing schedules to optimize resource allocation and coverage.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for [Number] nurses and support personnel.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MSN (FNP)
South University
Tampa, FL 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida College of Health Science
Tampa, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
- Oncology Nursing
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Oncology symptom management
- Symptom management planning
- Infusion therapy monitoring
- Central line care
- Oral chemotherapy education
- Patient navigation
- Medical surgical
- Clinical Supervision
- Care Coordination
- EHR Documentation
- Dropped generic support terms
- Staff scheduling
- Quality improvement
Certification
Florida Registered Nurse License
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Oncology
Moffitt Cancer Center
07.2024 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse / Clinical Leader / Charge Nurse
HCA Healthcare
01.2022 - 09.2024
Nursing Supervisor
Fairway Oaks Nursing Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - MSN (FNP)
South University
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida College of Health Science
05.2001 -
Daisy
DAISY Award (Patient-Nominated) & Owl Night Nurse Award – Recognized for exceptional patient-centered care, clinical excellence, leadership, professionalism, and dedication to providing safe, compassionate, high-quality nursing care during the night shift.