Sonna Woodhouse
Clinton,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a 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.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southern MD Endoscopy Center
08.2001 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients quickly 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected them to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing the chance of symptom reoccurrence.
RN
Civista Medical Center
06.1995 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients quickly 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitoring responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing the chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to the unit.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation, and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on the medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Led a successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD1993
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Preventive Healthcare
- Treatment Preparation
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Nursing Assignments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Infection Control Program Advisory
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southern MD Endoscopy Center
08.2001 - Current
RN
Civista Medical Center
06.1995 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prince George's Community College
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
CPR Certification
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