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Sonya Hines-Dorsey

Doraville,GA

Summary

A multi-disciplined skilled 18 year clinician with 9 years of travel nursing experience. Currently seeking an RN-BSN Spring enrollment to Belhaven University, Jackson, MS. Having a passion for various disciplines of nursing, channeling into Community Health discipline in the future. Possess the ability to understand the science behind patient care using the rationales and evidence-based methodologies to promote best practices in patient care while delivering excellent bedside services. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing judgement and collaboration with healthcare professionals to provide a holistic view of care to patients. With a common goal in mind to deliver excellent health care with the dignity and respect that any individual deserves.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

PRN Staff Nurse-1 Yr 7 Months

Select Medical
03.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Staff Registered Nurse-3 Months

Person Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.

Travel Registered Nurse-10 Months

Medical Solutions, LLC
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital-NeuroScience support staff-Epic-Baltimore, MD. 7/2021-9/2021
  • Columbus Specialty Hospital-LTACH support staff-Cisco-Columbus, GA. 10/2021-4/2021

Staff Registered Nurse-2 Yrs 6 Months

Select Medical Hospital-SE Atlanta
12.2018 - 06.2021
  • LTACH staff support-Specializing in vent weaning and critical drips.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.

Travel Registered Nurse-1 Yr Months 5 Months

Medical Solutions, LLC
05.2017 - 10.2018
  • Southeast Georgia Health System-Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Float staff support-Cerner-Brunswick, GA. 6/2017-1/2018
  • Meadows Regional Medical Center-Medical-Surgical staff support-Meditech-Vidalia, GA. 2/2018-5/2018
  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital-Medical-Surgical staff support-Cerner-Albany, GA. 5/2018-10/2018

Travel Registered Nurse-3 Months

NursesRx
02.2017 - 05.2017
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Tucson Medical Center-Cerner-Cardiac PCU-Tucson, AZ- 2/20/2017-5/19/2017

Travel RN-3 Yrs 1 Month

Medical Solutions, LLC
06.2013 - 07.2016
  • McKesson project conversion with support staff-Pediatric and Adult population-Val Verde Regional Hospital-Telemetry-Del Rio, TX 6/2013-8/2013
  • Medical-Surgical Float staff support-Banner Good Samaritan Hospital-Cerner Millennium-Phoenix, AZ 10/2013-11/2013
  • Medical-Surgical Float staff support-Western Baptist Healthcare-McKesson-Paducah, KY 2/2014-3/2014
  • Intermediate Critical Care staff support-Piedmont Atlanta Hospital-Transplant Unit-Atlanta, GA 11/2015-7/2016
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations

Staff RN-5 Months

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
05.2015 - 10.2015
  • LTACH staff support-Specializing in vent weaning and critical drips-Emory Wesley Woods Hospital
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.

Agency RN-7 Months

Prime Care Nursing
05.2014 - 12.2014

LTACH support-Regency Hospital-Jackson, MS

  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Travel/Per Diem RN-6 Months

Supplemental Healthcare
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Cerner Go-Live conversion from McKesson staff support-Paradise Valley Hospital-Telemetry/PCU-Travel-Phoenix, AZ 06/02/2014
  • McKesson staff support-Scottsdale healthcare Shea/Osborne Campuses-PCU per Diem-Scottsdale, AZ 9/2014-11/2014
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations

Travel Registered Nurse-3 Yrs 1 Month

Millenia Medical Staffing
02.2011 - 03.2014
  • Visa CPRS staff support-Salem, Virginia VA Medical Center-Telemetry-Salem, Virginia 10/08/2013-3/31/2014
  • Vista LTACH staff support-Select Specialty Hospital-Agency RN-San Antonio, TX 04/2013-08/2013
  • Vista CPRS staff support-Dallas North TX VA Medical Center- Medical-Surgical Travel-Dallas, TX 9/5/2011-3/31/2012
  • Epic staff support-Anne Arundel Medical Center-GSU-Travel-Annapolis, MD 6/27/8/27/2011
  • Cerner staff support-The Regional Medical Center-PCU-Travel-Orangeburg, SC 2/21/2011-5/17/2011
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence

Staff Registered Nurse-10 Months

Select Specialty Hospital-Jackson, MS
08.2012 - 06.2013
  • LTACH staff support-Vista EMR charting
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Agency Registered Nurse-2 Months

Advantage Nursing Services
05.2012 - 07.2012
  • LTACH staff support-Regency Hospital-Ft. Worth, TX

Travel Registered Nurse-3 Months

All About Staffing Agency
04.2010 - 07.2010
  • Meditech staff support-Main Methodist Healthcare-Telemetry-Neuro SD/IMS-Travel- San Antonio, TX

Travel Registered Nurse-1Yr 11 Months

Axis Healthcare Staffing
11.2008 - 12.2010
  • Cerner staff support-Yale New Haven Hospital-Telemetry Cardiac -Travel-New Haven, CT 8/23/2010-11/20/2010
  • Cerner Go-Live conversion support staff invitation from previous conversion at Georgetown University Hospital-Neuro SD-Washington Hospital Center-Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float, Washington, DC 9/02/2009-10/1/2009;10/19/2009-12/12/2009
  • Clinical Suites staff support-East Texas Medical Center-Telemetry-Tyler, TX 11/17/2008-8/15/2009














Staff Registered Nurse-9 Months

River Oaks Hospital
Flowood, MS
09.2007 - 06.2008
  • Novice RN for staff support with the neurosurgery adult population
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Agency LPN/RN Staff Nurse-4 Yrs 8 Months

Prime Care Nursing Agency
12.2006 - 09.2011
  • LTACH support staff LPN/RN Select Specialty Hospital-Jackson, MS 8/2007-12/2007;1/2008-9/2011
  • Medical-Surgical Float LPN staff support for University of MS Medical Center-Epic introduction-Jackson, MS 12/31/2006-12/31/2007

Agency LPN- 8 Months

Southern Healthcare Staffin
04.2006 - 12.2006
  • Nursing Home support staff-Brandon Court Nursing Home/Chadwick Nursing Home-Jackson, MS;Brandon, MS

LPN Charge Nurse-9 Months

Manhattan Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2005 - 09.2006
  • LPN staff support for Geriatric Dementia/Alzheimer's population
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
  • Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing RN-BSN

Belhaven University
1500 Peachtree St., Jackson, MS 39202
05.2027

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS
08.2008

Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing

Holmes Community College
Ridgeland
07.2004

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Med)

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
05.2003

Some College (No Degree) - RN-BSN Program

Chamberlain College of Nursing
2349 West Lake St., Ste 100-N, Addison, IL 60101

Skills

  • Medical-Surgical, LTACH, Telemetry and PCU Specialty
  • Management of some critical drips, venting weaning and tracheostomy patient care
  • Go-Live nursing support during implementation of EMR for nursing staff
  • Quick adaptation of hospitals procedures and policies for federal and state regulations
  • Effective and efficient communicator with the ability to initiate, interpret and manage on-going systemic assessments of an adult population
  • Software: Cerner, Epic, McKesson, Vista CPRS, Clinical Suites, Meditech

Additional Information

Work History

Full-Time staff: 7yrs, 4 mos

1/2005-6/20061 yr 8 mos

9/2007-6/20089 mos

8/2012-6/201310 mos

12/2018-6/2021-2 yrs 6 mos

3/2021-10/2023-1 yr 7mos

Travel staffing: 9 yrs 1mos

11/2008-8/2012-3 yr 9 mos

6/2013-10/2018-5 yrs 4 mos

7/2021-4/20229 mos

Agency Staffing: 2 yrs 3 mos

5/2014-2/20157 mos

9/2014-11/2014-2 mos

4/2013-8/20134 mos

5/2012-7/20122 mos

12/2006-12/2007-1 yr

Timeline

Staff Registered Nurse-3 Months

Person Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

PRN Staff Nurse-1 Yr 7 Months

Select Medical
03.2022 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse-10 Months

Medical Solutions, LLC
07.2021 - 05.2022

Staff Registered Nurse-2 Yrs 6 Months

Select Medical Hospital-SE Atlanta
12.2018 - 06.2021

Travel Registered Nurse-1 Yr Months 5 Months

Medical Solutions, LLC
05.2017 - 10.2018

Travel Registered Nurse-3 Months

NursesRx
02.2017 - 05.2017

Staff RN-5 Months

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
05.2015 - 10.2015

Travel/Per Diem RN-6 Months

Supplemental Healthcare
06.2014 - 12.2014

Agency RN-7 Months

Prime Care Nursing
05.2014 - 12.2014

Travel RN-3 Yrs 1 Month

Medical Solutions, LLC
06.2013 - 07.2016

Staff Registered Nurse-10 Months

Select Specialty Hospital-Jackson, MS
08.2012 - 06.2013

Agency Registered Nurse-2 Months

Advantage Nursing Services
05.2012 - 07.2012

Travel Registered Nurse-3 Yrs 1 Month

Millenia Medical Staffing
02.2011 - 03.2014

Travel Registered Nurse-3 Months

All About Staffing Agency
04.2010 - 07.2010

Travel Registered Nurse-1Yr 11 Months

Axis Healthcare Staffing
11.2008 - 12.2010

Staff Registered Nurse-9 Months

River Oaks Hospital
09.2007 - 06.2008

Agency LPN/RN Staff Nurse-4 Yrs 8 Months

Prime Care Nursing Agency
12.2006 - 09.2011

Agency LPN- 8 Months

Southern Healthcare Staffin
04.2006 - 12.2006

LPN Charge Nurse-9 Months

Manhattan Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2005 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing RN-BSN

Belhaven University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Hinds Community College

Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing

Holmes Community College

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Med)

Jackson State University

Some College (No Degree) - RN-BSN Program

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Sonya Hines-Dorsey