Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Writing, reading, cooking and traveling
Timeline
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SONYA MAYERS

Summary

To seek and maintain part-time or

per-diem position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

OccuVAX
07.2015 - 09.2017
  • Followed physicians orders to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment
  • Managed vaccination clinics at Corporations
  • Adhered to techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Obtained signed consent forms
  • Educated patients on potential side effects and interventions

Staff Nurse

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
06.2010 - 10.2014


  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians and support disciplines
  • Implemented palliative medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • implemented frequent assessments and timely interventions for pain management
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Provided, teaching, spiritual and emotional support to client and family
  • Implemented unlimited interventions to allow dying with dignity

Education

DIPLOMA - Professional Gourmet Cooking And Catering Program

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

UNITED CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Brooklyn, NY
04.1997

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

TERCENTENARY SCHOOL OF NURSING
BARBADOS
11.1975

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Medical Screening
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Home Visits
  • Patient Discharging
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Health and Wellness Expertise
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Managing Deadlines
  • Pain Management
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Wound Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Microsoft Office
  • Patient Education
  • Medication Distribution
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Life-Sustaining Machines
  • OSHA Safety Expertise

Accomplishments

  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.

Certification

  • BLS
  • Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing school 1987
  • Workplace Safety and patient care Standards
  • 30 Mandatory CEU 2023
  • HHA Program License - 2009-Present

Writing, reading, cooking and traveling

I combined my love of traveling with my love for volunteering and have traveled to nine countries on mission trips . My love for reading books about other countries has motivated me to travel to the Continents of Africa and Asia.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

OccuVAX
07.2015 - 09.2017

Staff Nurse

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
06.2010 - 10.2014

DIPLOMA - Professional Gourmet Cooking And Catering Program

Ashworth College

Bachelor of Arts - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

UNITED CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

TERCENTENARY SCHOOL OF NURSING
SONYA MAYERS