Sonya Lim Parras
Reseda,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the Greater Los Angeles area, excelling in patient assessments and care planning. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective patient education. Committed to infection control and advocating for patient needs, ensuring holistic care in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Travel Nurse
CareRev
11.2020 - 02.2025
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse
Mission Community Hospital
11.2015 - 11.2016
- 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.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Home-Central New York
11.2012 - 07.2015
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Utica, NY06-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Elizabeth College of Nursing
Utica, NY05-2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
Certification
BLS, ACLS
Languages
khmer
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse
CareRev
11.2020 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Mission Community Hospital
11.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Home-Central New York
11.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Elizabeth College of Nursing
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