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Sonya Fava

North Augusta,SC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse/Clinical Care Coordinator

GA/SC Housecalls
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Worked directly with providers to assist in follow up of care and assessment of patients.
  • Provided thorough head to toe assessments on patients while provider was with patient on telehealth visit.
  • Coordinated care of patient's under our services in a large Independent, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing facility environment.

Registered Nurse

Vital Care Infusion Services
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided necessary infusions to patients in the clinic and in home settings using evidence based techniques.
  • Provided education regarding disease processes and medication treatment.
  • Provide thorough head to toe assessments on all patients.

Registered Nurse

Enhabit Home Health
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.


Registered Nurse

Remain At Home Senior Care
12.2020 - 04.2022
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications and monitored responses.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with a variety of medical illnesses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Director of Health Center

Summit School And Children's Residence
07.2014 - 11.2020
  • Led people and organized and managed multiple projects.
  • Established and monitored team members' performance against established goals.
  • Verified fulfillment of contract requirements, developed internal relationships with various teams, and coordinated performance.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for clients.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals and conducted performance reviews.
  • Managed employees with continuous coaching and mentoring.
  • Coordinated care of clients

Registered Nurse

Rockland County Department Of Mental Health
01.2009 - 04.2014

Inpatient duties:

  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • 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.
  • Constantly assessed needs of client and intervened as necessary to provide top quality care.

Outpatient Duties:

  • Assisted Psychiatrist with collecting information from medical doctors as needed for continuity of care.
  • Medically assessed client prior to visit with Psychiatrist.
  • Intervened in emergency medical situations as needed.


Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of South Carolina - Aiken
Aiken, SC
05.2004

Skills

  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Medication Administration
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Health Referrals
  • Coordination of client care
  • Patient Examination
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Staff Supervision

Timeline

Registered Nurse/Clinical Care Coordinator

GA/SC Housecalls
04.2023 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse

Vital Care Infusion Services
08.2022 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse

Enhabit Home Health
04.2022 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse

Remain At Home Senior Care
12.2020 - 04.2022

Director of Health Center

Summit School And Children's Residence
07.2014 - 11.2020

Registered Nurse

Rockland County Department Of Mental Health
01.2009 - 04.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of South Carolina - Aiken
Sonya Fava