Sonia Vargas RN
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Dedicated RN with over 27 years of nursing experience. Expertise in administering medications, patient education, and care coordination. Efficient in high pressured settings and rapid responses.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit RN
CHI St Luke's Health Vintage Hospital
Houston, Texas
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for treatment planning.
- Maintained accurate patient records and coordinated information with medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients, enhancing their comfort during treatments.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams for effective care coordination.
- Adhered to safety protocols while using medical equipment for patient care tasks.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
Christus Spohn Shoreline
Corpus Christi, Texas
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Opus Hospice
Corpus Christi, Texas
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and support resources.
- Assisted in bereavement support for families during the grieving process.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor patient comfort and needs.
- Documented patient interactions and care provided in electronic health records.
- Reviewed medical history of patients admitted into hospice program to determine eligibility for services.
Executive Director
Christus Home Care
Corpus Christi, Texas
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for meeting and maintaining the financial budget, upholding projections through weekly and monthly assessments, while making adjustments to meet goals.
- Weekly coordination meetings with the account executive and clinical transition coordinators to review admissions, census, referrals, budget goals, and proprietary program promotion.
- Evaluated and promoted methods to increase census and payer mix through outside community sources and with joint venture partners.
- Directs and coordinates clinical and clerical departments. Assuming responsibility for the continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with State and Federal regulations (Conditions of Participation), including the Agency's non-discrimination policies. Developed and presented a quarterly executive summary that included agency process measures, outcome measures, HCAHPS, safety, infection control, occurrence reports, incident reports, and the development and maintenance of an ongoing quality program involving a decrease in acute care hospitalization.
- Maintained a 4.5 to 5-star rating
Director of Nurses
A Med Home Health
Corpus Christi, Texas
04.2017 - 01.2020
RN Case Manager
Sante Fe Home Health
Corpus Christi, Texas
02.2016 - 03.2017
Owner/Director of Nurses
April Skyy Home Health
Corpus Christi, Texas
10.2010 - 12.2015
House Supervisor-Psychiatric RN
Bayview Behavioral Hospital
Corpus Christi, Texas
05.2012 - 06.2013
Home Health Case Manager
Palm Valley Home Health
Falfurrias, Texas
01.2003 - 06.2010
LVN Floor Nurse
Alice Regional Hospital-HCA
Corpus Christi, Texas
12.2000 - 09.2002
Home Health LVN
USA Home Health
Kingsville, Texas
12.1998 - 08.2000
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse Education
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX12-2004
Certificate Tech Prep - Vocational Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX08-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing
University of Kingville
Kingsville, TXSome College (No Degree) - Bachelors in Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXCertification
- ACLS-Exp 3/31/2027
- BLS-Exp 3/31/2027
- WCC-Renew in process
- NIH Stroke Scale Training and Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit RN
CHI St Luke's Health Vintage Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
Christus Spohn Shoreline
07.2022 - 07.2025
Hospice Registered Nurse
Opus Hospice
09.2021 - 01.2023
Executive Director
Christus Home Care
04.2020 - 05.2021
Director of Nurses
A Med Home Health
04.2017 - 01.2020
RN Case Manager
Sante Fe Home Health
02.2016 - 03.2017
House Supervisor-Psychiatric RN
Bayview Behavioral Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2013
Owner/Director of Nurses
April Skyy Home Health
10.2010 - 12.2015
Home Health Case Manager
Palm Valley Home Health
01.2003 - 06.2010
LVN Floor Nurse
Alice Regional Hospital-HCA
12.2000 - 09.2002
Home Health LVN
USA Home Health
12.1998 - 08.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse Education
Del Mar College
Certificate Tech Prep - Vocational Nursing
Del Mar College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing
University of Kingville
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelors in Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington