Sonja Carothers
Claremore,OK
Summary
Responsible RN with expertise in patient care in a psychiatric hospital environment. I have over 5 years experience as a Forensics Charge RN, honed at Western State Hospital. As a Charge RN, I made daily care assignments for up to twelve health care employees and have a strong work ethic as a team player. I am skilled in medication administration, patient monitoring and compassionate patient education, which help with enhancing outcomes . I have collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans, ensuring optimal health results. I also have extensive experience with children and adolescents in a psychiatric setting. I am a licensed RN with strong clinical judgment and a commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Child Study Treatment Center
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
RN
Western State Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
RN
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXSkills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Care plan development
- Vaccine administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Treatment Planning
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
RN
Child Study Treatment Center
10.2023 - 02.2025
RN
Western State Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2023
RN
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
03.2015 - 05.2017
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Central Texas College
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