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Sonja Longley

MIRAMAR,Florida

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

VA Medical Center
09.1997 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade Medial College
Miami, FL
08.2006

Skills

  • Privacy Regulations
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Test Interpretations
  • Needs Assessment
  • Patient Management
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Medication Administration
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Needs Advocacy
  • Nursing Intervention Adjustment

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

VA Medical Center
09.1997 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade Medial College
Sonja Longley