Sonovia Wright
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 14+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Scripps Healthcare
San Diego, CA
06.2016 - 01.2024
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted in the admission, transfer, or discharge process of patients within the facility.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Provided post-operative care to promote healing and prevent complications.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EPIC charting system.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Solvis Staffing
San Diego, CA
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients and staff
- Participated in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care.
- Facilitated group recreational activities promoting social interaction among residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vibra Specialty Hospital
San Diego, CA
06.2010 - 09.2014
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols to protect both patients and staff.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented patient care and progress in medical charts.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
- Ensured proper body alignment while assisting with positioning or transferring patients.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
United Education Institute
Chula Vista, CA03-2014
Diploma - Nursing Assistant
Golden Care Academy
San Diego02-2009
Certificate - Medical Office
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA06-2008
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting specimens
- AVADE workplace violence prevention
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Transporting patients
- Infection control procedures
- Basic Life Support
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Compassionate
- Safety Precautions
- Understands medical procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Understands diet orders, feeding techniques, and importance of allergy awareness
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Scripps Healthcare
06.2016 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Solvis Staffing
06.2015 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vibra Specialty Hospital
06.2010 - 09.2014
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
United Education Institute
Diploma - Nursing Assistant
Golden Care Academy
Certificate - Medical Office
San Diego City College