Sonya Collins, RN
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. A nurse who prioritizes teamwork and finds excitement in providing hands on care and nursing skills. Consistently punctual and reliable with desired longevity into one company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Carried an 8 patient work load on a daily basis and managed their acute needs/promptly reported changes to the physician/completed appropriate interventions
- Safely and accurately administer medications and injections to patients as well as using proper techniques to complete foley insertions, PIV placements, manage NGs/Peg Tubes, wound vacs, and multiple drains.
- Completed blood draws and blood/wound cultures collections
- During my years at encompass I have mentored/trained 18 new nursing staff members on the floor, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient are
- Completed Peritoneal Dialysis treatments
- Care of wounds, wound vac changes, staple/suture removal
- Administered blood transfusions and monitored for transfusion reactions
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Palliative Care LPN
Ascension St. John Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Collected lab draws and specimens as well as placement of PIVs
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Implemented creative non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management, enhancing patient comfort and overall quality of life.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05.2023
Licensed Practical Nursing - LPN
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
Tulsa, OK05.2016
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Time management/multi-tasking
- Punctual/Reliable with only 2 absences in the last 12 months
- Excellent with therapeutic communication and de-escalation
- CPR/AED
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
RN License- Expires 2024
Basic Life Support - expires in 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Palliative Care LPN
Ascension St. John Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing - LPN
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
RN License- Expires 2024
Basic Life Support - expires in 2025
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