SONYA CAVITT-DOOLEY
San Antonio,United States
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Expertise in maintaining composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Strong relationships with patients and families are fostered through empathetic communication, respectful demeanor, and commitment to exceptional customer service. Upholding confidentiality of information remains a top priority.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio
10.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN Case Manager
Lifetime Living Inc.
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed delivery of care for intellectual disabled patients in Home & Community Base Service, providing direct care to 93 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising 7- person team comprised of nurses, LVNs and nurse clerks
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatments, disease process and management, lifestyle and medications, including side effects in easy-to-understand terms
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
School Nurse-Director
DOOLEY'S AMERICAN KARATE-DO ACADEMY
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Directed Karate Program for 153-students, including budget, marketing and curriculum development
- Performed as Karate school Nurse for all first aid needs to include Infection Prevention Procedures
- Supervised students prescribed medication usage while on school premises
Clinical Nurse Family Health Clinic
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Lackland AFB
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Evaluated over 20 patients via tele-health nursing and/or walk-in visits a day while using approved protocols; facilitated patient access to appropriate level of care based on assessment findings while maintaining patient flow
- Performed health promotion & disease management teachings; administered oral, IV, IM & inhalation medication therapy as indicated; performed wound care/dressing change; monitored & transferred patients to higher echelon of care, consulted with physicians and/or ancillary services
- Possessed excellent organizational skills, which enabled completion of work, demonstrated the ability to assume leadership in patient centered program while educating patients, families, visitors and members of the healthcare team
- Contacted Active Duty members to review Post-Deployment Health Re-Assessment (PDHRA) questionnaires; scheduled follow-up appointments with Primary Care Provider
Flight Commander Internal Medicine
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Kadena AFB
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Supervised/managed daily activities of 3 physicians,20 enlisted personnel and support staff
- Engaged in problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking and strategic planning which demonstrated leadership and exceptional interpersonal communication to nursing matters
- Managed care of active duty, beneficiaries and civilians with complex and numerous complications to include neurological, cardiac pulmonary, gastrointestinal and nephrology
- Directed unit-based Quality Assurance Program; process documentation, process checklist for new nurses and peer reviews
Clinical Nurse Family Health Clinic
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Kadena AFB
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Documented observations, assessment changes in patients' conditions via electronic medical documentation systems while collaborating with health delivery team to facilitate positive patient care outcomes
- Assessed, planned/implanted provisions to improve effectiveness of clinic overall delivery of patient care
- Intervened with appropriate individuals/departments regarding delays in service that impacted quality patient care
- Collaborated with Health Care Integrator in setting priorities for managing clinic population's health through risk identification, management of chronic conditions and delivery of preventive services
Nurse Manager Family Health Clinic
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Kadena AFB
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Worked 36 hours per month as a floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency
- As Nurse Manager demonstrated the ability to direct and assign nursing personnel based on patient care needs, workload and patient acuity
- Supervised audit process to evaluated thoroughness of documentation and facility standards
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record, process data and generate reports
Nurse Manager Flight Medicine
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Andrews AFB
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Educated and counseled patients/families about their potential risk for disease or injuries, made appropriate recommendations/referrals Conducted education and counseling in 1:1 or group setting
- Managed 4 providers templates and schedules and used monthly metrics to revise schedules/templates as needed
- Developed/revised unit operating instructions, policies and procedures annually or as needed
- Maintained current medical readiness skills through in-service training and continuing education
Clinical Nurse Aerospace Staging Facility (ASF)
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Andrews AFB
03.2008 - 06.2010
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care; maintaining confidentiality of patients records according to HIPPA standards
- Provided nursing care for over 1000 service member within scope of practice from initial contact until patient care relinquished to accepting medical facility; maintaining thorough patient care documentation
- Lead orientation of 150 new service members assigned and communicated unit goals and objectives for increase in military readiness
- Performed patient care both in Fixed-wing aircraft and ground transport, in accordance with standards of care under direction of Medical Director
Nurse Extern/Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
05.1997 - 11.2007
- Oversaw delivery care of patients on 33-bed Oncology unit, providing direct care for 5-8 patients while managing patient admissions, transfers and discharges
- Monitored each patient to ensure appropriate care and documented status changes
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge planning safe medication usage and disease management
- Detected patient reactions, deteriorations and improvements and accurately reported results in patient records
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL06-1999
Skills
- Ongoing disease care coordination
- Electronic medical records management
- Comprehensive case coordination
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Streamlined patient discharge process
- Charting proficiency
- Patient care management
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Effective clinical decision-making
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Certification
- RN State of Texas and Indiana
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Victim Advocate Training
- Certified Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate (D-SAACP) 2013
- Epidemiology
- Infection Control and Prevention
- Supervisor Safety Training (SST) 2012
- Health Care Optimization/Operational Medicine Seminar 2011
- Civilian Personnel Management
- Integrated Wound Care Specialty seminar 2010
- Nursing Service Management 2009
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio
10.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager
Lifetime Living Inc.
04.2019 - 09.2020
School Nurse-Director
DOOLEY'S AMERICAN KARATE-DO ACADEMY
05.2017 - 11.2018
Clinical Nurse Family Health Clinic
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Lackland AFB
06.2014 - 01.2016
Flight Commander Internal Medicine
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Kadena AFB
06.2013 - 07.2014
Clinical Nurse Family Health Clinic
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Kadena AFB
06.2012 - 06.2013
Nurse Manager Family Health Clinic
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Kadena AFB
06.2011 - 05.2012
Nurse Manager Flight Medicine
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Andrews AFB
06.2010 - 06.2011
Clinical Nurse Aerospace Staging Facility (ASF)
United States Air Force (Nurse Corp); Andrews AFB
03.2008 - 06.2010
Nurse Extern/Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
05.1997 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Chicago State University