Sonja Vermillion
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated background of success in medical surgical and PACU/Pre-op patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with clinical knowledge and abilities, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment. Ambitious student pursuing Master of science in healthcare informatics degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in informatics nurse role. Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving in healthcare settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Sanford Health
03.2019 - Current
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Effectively managed ortho-neuro joint replacement patients.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Trained new staff on facility policies, procedures and electronic medical record management systems.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sanford Health
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Review post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored response to treatments while working with healthcare teams to adjust careplans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for up to 6 patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, wound care, ostomy care, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Informed patients and answered questions about health condition management and general health information.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Completed head-to -toe physical assessments and interpreted diagnostic tests, leveraging information to facilitate care planning, implementation and management.
- Provided complete care to patients, including physical assessments, medication and IV administration and chronic disease management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Medical Office Manager
Back Specialists
07.2004 - 03.2018
- Managed 8 employees with various personalities and from different backgrounds for small 2-physician practice.
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Provided proper scheduling of patients, ensuring timely, and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective practice management.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
- Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
- Developed close working relationships with front office and back office staff.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Aspen University
Denver, CO09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12.2013
Skills
- Managing new employee training
- Presenting solutions to complex problems involving EMR system
- Analyzing data to improve patient satisfaction and safety
- Providing training in current charting system to fellow employees and new hires
- Clinical Process Knowledge
- Professional bedside manner Physical assessments
- Medication administration Patient discharge
- Patient Advocacy
- Intravenous therapy, wound, ostomy, and dressing care
- Removing sutures drain care
- High level of autonomy Managing Patients with chest tubes
- Infection control and aseptic procedures Post/Pre-operative care
- Patient assessments blood glucose monitoring
- Foley catheters caring for post-operative patients
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 6 years
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Sanford Health
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sanford Health
03.2018 - 03.2019
Medical Office Manager
Back Specialists
07.2004 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augustana University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Dakota State University
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