Sonia Schmitz
Licensed Practical Nurse
Middleburg,PA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
WeCare Staffing Services
Jacksonville, Florida
11.2022 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arbor Medical Staffing
Jacksonville, Florida
11.2022 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Licensed practical Nurse
Sapphire of Tucson
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Practical Nurse Intern
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Completed Head to Toe Assessments; Well Child Check - gathered data from parents
- Assisted patients/residents with ADLS, collected samples and performed routine lab tests
- Provided assistance with ROM, ambulation and transfers from w/c to shower and bed
- Charted Medical history, Lab work, measured and recorded vitals; answered call lights
- Wound care - changed dressings and bandages; turned and position patients
- Provided education on disease prevention and management, empowering patients to take control of their health.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)
Easter Seals Blake Foundation
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Record and maintain records, progress notes, record daily activity in logs per AZ State Regulations
- Assist members with ADLS, to include showering, toileting, dressing, feeding, personal care
- Administer RX and OTC Medications and/or assist with self-administration
Nursing Assistant Intern
St. Joseph's Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted patients/residents with ADLS, to include served and fed meals, bed baths, showering
- Provided assistance with ROM, ambulation and transfers from w/c to shower and bed
- Answered call lights; measured input/output
- Monitored and reported vitals and changes of condition to lead staff
Direct Service Provider
The Tungland Corporation
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Provide assistance, stand by assist/train with ADLS for residents with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, cognitive and mental disabilities
- Monitor and supervised up to 5 residence alone for night shift
- Document confidential information and maintain updates in residence, hand out medications
- Take clients out for special events; i.e
- Church and swimming
Education
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 05.2001 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Tourism Management
Kabale University
Uganda 05.2001 -
Skills
Geriatric care
Emergency response
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical documentation
Educationcertifications
- LPN Certificate, 238224, Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ, 07/21
- BLS Certificate, American Red Cross, Jacksonville, FL, 06/22
- AZ FCC, #2A50513354, AZ Dept. of Public Safety, Phoenix, AZ, 01/18
- BA - Tourism Mgt., Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda, 02/13
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
WeCare Staffing Services
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arbor Medical Staffing
11.2022 - Current
Licensed practical Nurse
Sapphire of Tucson
10.2021 - 11.2022
Practical Nurse Intern
Pima Community College
03.2021 - 10.2021
Nursing Assistant Intern
St. Joseph's Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2019
Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)
Easter Seals Blake Foundation
05.2018 - 01.2021
Direct Service Provider
The Tungland Corporation
11.2017 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
02-2017
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Pima Community College
05.2001 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Tourism Management
Kabale University
05.2001 -
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