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Sonya Foster

San Angelo

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Nurse with extensive experience at Shannon Medical Center, specializing in complex wound care management and patient education. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through critical thinking and advanced dressing application. Committed to delivering high-quality care and advocating for patients' needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse

Shannon Medical Center
San Angelo
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Assessed patient wounds and documented healing progress in electronic health records. Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
  • Educated patients and families on wound care techniques and preventive measures.
  • Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
  • Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications and applied dressings per orders
  • Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
  • Applied advanced dressings and treatments according to established protocols.

LVN

Home Health/Hospice
San Angelo
09.2016 - 05.2019
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
  • Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.

Nurse

SACMC
San Angelo
02.2007 - 08.2016
  • One of few LVNs allowed to work ER/ICU
  • worked telemetry, med/surg, and float pool
  • occasionally pulled to OB/pedi and wound care

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Howard College
San Angelo, TX
05-2005

Skills

  • Wound care management
  • Electronic health records
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection prevention strategies
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Licensed by TX nursing board
  • Inpatient care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient advocacy
  • Discharge coordination
  • Surgical care
  • Patient education
  • Complex wound treatment
  • Advanced dressing application
  • Care coordination

Certification

  • CPR up to date

Timeline

Nurse

Shannon Medical Center
08.2022 - 03.2025

LVN

Home Health/Hospice
09.2016 - 05.2019

Nurse

SACMC
02.2007 - 08.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Howard College

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