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Sonny Ham

Family Nurse Practitioner
North Hills,CA

Summary

Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Nurse Practitioner

CAN Emergency Physicians, Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical emergencies.
  • Reduced waiting times for patients through effective prioritization of critical cases in fast-paced emergency environment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care and treatment plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely interventions and administering appropriate medications as prescribed.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
  • Streamlined emergency department processes through strong communication skills and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
  • Educated patients and their families on disease prevention strategies after discharge from emergency department to promote healthy lifestyles at home.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Room

Mission Community Hospital
10.2022 - Current
  • Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
09.2018 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Continuous renal replacement therapy
  • Rapid response nurse


Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Mission Community Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Rapid Response Team
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Urgent Care

Facey Medical Group
08.2006 - 09.2018
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion.

Education

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

West Coast University
Anaheim, CA
07-2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA
04-2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nursing

Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CA
12.2002

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • EMR / EHR
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Diagnostic screenings
  • Laboratory testing
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Preparing treatment plans
  • Ambulation services

Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS Basic Life Support
  • Los Angeles Fire Card

Timeline

Emergency Nurse Practitioner

CAN Emergency Physicians, Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Room

Mission Community Hospital
10.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Mission Community Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse, ICU

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
09.2018 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Urgent Care

Facey Medical Group
08.2006 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

West Coast University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nursing

Casa Loma College

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