Sonya Carrillo

• Administered medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to established protocols for optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to medical staff promptly.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
• Documented patient progress in electronic health records, contributing to continuity of care and informed decision-making.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary teams, facilitating comprehensive discharge planning for improved patient transition and recovery.
• Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
• Provided emotional support to patients throughout recovery phases.
• Assisted with wound care and dressing changes under physician supervision.

• Managed staffing, budgeting, and scheduling for 34 nurses and ancillary staff to ensure operational efficiency.
• Directed clinic administration, including recruitment and human resources functions.
• Coordinated medical services to align with community policies and optimize patient outcomes.
• Assessed clinical staff competency to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Implemented corrective actions for deficiencies identified during inspections.
• Oversaw orientation process for new nursing employees, clarifying personnel policies and duties.
• Initiated training programs for healthcare staff to enhance skills and improve task prioritization.
• Reviewed daily documentation of controlled substances, noting discrepancies between shifts.

• Assessed service delivery methods and procedures to identify improvement areas, implementing changes to enhance patient care.
• Delivered reports and insights during meetings with Medical Director and Director of Prisons to inform strategic decision-making.
• Established and enforced policies and procedures to achieve goals and objectives.
• Oversaw operations of 7 correctional facilities in Nevada, delegating tasks and evaluating reports from subordinate supervisors to ensure compliance and performance.
• Maintained order and discipline among subordinates and instructed them on the importance of continuity care for chronic diseases during the Covid-19 pandemic.

• Coordinated and prioritized tasks in rapid response and high-pressure code situations to ensure timely and effective patient care.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, policies and standards of care.
• Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
• Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
• Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to Inmate patients in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
• Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on facility policies and procedures, inmate patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and inmate patient assessments and interventions.
• Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
• Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
• Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, IV pushes, oral and subcutaneous medications.
• Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
• Provided individualized, high-quality care to all inmate patients, addressing their unique health needs.
• Advised, coached and mentored experienced and new hire nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
• Led 23 team unit, promoting quality care for up to 2100 bed inmate facility with medical emergencies daily including trauma incidents and medical episodes.
• Fostered collaborative relationships with nursing and departmental staff to improve communication and teamwork in patient care delivery.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
• Resolved inmate grievances and provided appropriate assistance based on facility guidelines.

• Provided care for prisoners with contagious illnesses, including influenza, lice, and gastrointestinal bugs, ensuring proper treatment and containment.
• Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
• Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
• Developed and coordinated comprehensive patient care plans for prisoners with chronic conditions such as COPD and diabetes, optimizing health outcomes.
• Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms, and end-stage renal disease, enhancing overall patient well-being.
• Provided clear and comprehensive information about care plans and medications to patients to enhance understanding and compliance.
• Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Deliver direct and indirect nursing care to up to 40 patients daily, ensuring quality and continuity of care.
• Provided medication administration, catheter insertion and care, wound dressing and changing, and personal hygiene assistance.
• Examine and address lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize further medical attention.
• Triage patients by phone, providing assistance for basic and advanced needs to ensure timely care.
• Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
• Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 40-bed infirmary.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and providers.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs including bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
• Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Provided comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population of up to 50 individuals daily.
• Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 120-bed facility.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Reported patient status and care concerns to nursing and clinical supervisors, ensuring timely adjustments to care plans.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.

• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management to enhance understanding and promote self-care.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
• Utilized sterile techniques to ensure proper care and management of PICC lines and wounds.
• Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
• Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 250-bed hospital.
• Prevented drug interactions and ensured accurate diagnosis by meticulously recording patient health information, monitoring vitals, and updating patient files.
• Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 7 patients per day.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Ensured high-quality care by accurately administering medication, managing catheters, performing wound care, and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.

Initiated blood products, heparin, insulin drips, and TPN while monitoring patient conditions under RN supervision.