Sonia Spratley RN. MSN Ed
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated SANE-trained Registered Nurse specializing in working with victims of sexual assault. Cooperative team member with strong sense of compassion and professionalism in tense situations. Committed to delivering first response care to ER and trauma units. Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
New York University (Bellevue, Metropolitan, & Harlem Hospitals)
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Relied on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create a safe and comfortable environment for patients
- Developed individualized treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based practices tailored to each patient’s needs
- Contributed to initiatives to advance standards of care and improve patient outcomes
- Empowered clients to regain control over their lives by providing skills training, emotional support, and guidance throughout the healing process
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a coordinated response to sexual assault cases
- Provided psychoeducation regarding the impact of trauma on mental health, empowering clients with knowledge about their experiences
- Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
Director of Nursing Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Bellevue Hospital Center
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development
- Implemented interdisciplinary rounding practices to streamline communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
Assistant Director of Nursing /Psychiatry
Bellevue Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Supervised 200+ staff
- Responded to all Behavior Crisis in General Hospital, Psych units (10 inpatients units, 2 Forensic units, CPEP, and CCPEP)
- Championed initiatives focus on improving workplace diversity to foster an inclusive environment that respects the cultural backgrounds of staff members and patients alike
- Preformed rounds to observe care and interview staff, patients, and families
- Implemented involved disciplinary rounding practices to streamline communication among healthcare providers involved with patient care.
Associate Director of Nursing /Administrator on Duty
Bellevue Hospital Center
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols
- Conducted regular audits of nursing documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards
- Determined key measures for program success and implemented reporting metrics to assess and report on a monthly basis
- Maintained strong relationships with internal departments and external partners to foster a collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care delivery
- Championed patient safety initiatives that resulted in reduced medical errors and increased incident reporting rates across the department
- Implemented quality assurance initiatives that led to significant improvements in patient satisfaction scores
- Evaluated and revised nursing protocols to ensure alignment with best practices, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes and increased staff satisfaction
- Spearheaded nursing staff recruitment and retention initiatives to maintain staffing levels
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making processes, fostering professional growth and development
- Developed nurse management staff to meet maximum operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Partnered with a multi-disciplinary team on patient activity for scoping, implementation, continued success monitoring, and overall development.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL12.2013
Skills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Photographic documentation
- Victim advocacy
- Mandated reporting
Timeline
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
New York University (Bellevue, Metropolitan, & Harlem Hospitals)
01.2020 - 01.2022
Director of Nursing Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Bellevue Hospital Center
01.2015 - 01.2019
Assistant Director of Nursing /Psychiatry
Bellevue Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2015
Associate Director of Nursing /Administrator on Duty
Bellevue Hospital Center
01.2001 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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