SONYA STILLE
Augusta,Georgia
Summary
Motivated nursing student seeking internship in hospital to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Extern
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
05.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care.
- Assist with data collection, including data regarding patient's physical, psychosocial, and health history.
- Assists patients with ADL activities; functions independently with treatments, equipment, and procedures appropriate to scope of pre-licensure clinical practice. Assists with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, and range of motion.
- Performs treatments timely, including glucose checks, incentive spirometry, simple dressing changes, wound/ostomy care, and setting up electronic education devices/services.
- Performs skills as delegated by Registered Nurse, including phlebotomy, ECG, intermittent urinary catheterization, indwelling urinary catheter insertion and management, peripheral IV insertion, and removal.
- Maintains and monitors skin integrity by turning patients every two hours, applying treatments and barriers as ordered, and monitoring patients regularly.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively seek opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Proactively seek opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control procedures, ensuring the safety of both patients and staff members alike.
ADN Clinical Nursing Student
Piedmont Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported abnormal findings or physical, mental, and emotional changes to RN.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans to address each patient's unique needs and preferences effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through comprehensive treatment planning.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Promoted culture of learning within clinical setting by sharing knowledge gained from educational experiences with peers and mentors.
- Effectively communicate with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse populations, addressing unique cultural and language barriers.
- Promoted patient safety by consistently maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
ADN Nursing Student
Clinical Experience Long Term Care Facility
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from other healthcare team members
- Carried out infection control procedures according to hospital protocols
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate
- Participated in various activities that promote comfort, safety and well-being of patients
First Grade Teacher
NATHANAEL GREENE ACADEMY
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Responsible for teaching first grade curriculum based on Georgia performance standards: Language Arts and Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies
- Administered Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress toward academic goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction for optimal growth.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
EMT Instructor
PALMETTO AMBULANCE SERVICE
08.2002 - 08.2005
- Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
- Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
- Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Evaluate and grade student's class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
- Upheld legal compliance standards by adhering to established protocols regarding documentation, treatment procedures, and communication practices within the EMS system.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
Paramedic Superviso
PALMETTO AMBULANCE SERVICE
04.1998 - 07.2005
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field, or maintain existing knowledge
- Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism within the team by modeling ethical behavior in all aspects of work.
- Developed strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers, ensuring smooth patient handoffs and improved care coordination.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA12.2024
Bachelor of Science Education / Interrelated Special Education - Interrelated Special Education
AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Augusta, GA05.2006
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Infection Control Standards
- Vitals Monitoring
- Basic Nursing Care
- Clinical Experience Long-Term Care
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Punctual and Reliable
- Procedure Assistance
- Compassionate communication
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program.
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- National Student Nurses' Association, Inc
- Co-founder of non-profit organization; Hunting For The Cure
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
05.2024 - Current
ADN Clinical Nursing Student
Piedmont Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024
ADN Nursing Student
Clinical Experience Long Term Care Facility
10.2023 - 11.2023
First Grade Teacher
NATHANAEL GREENE ACADEMY
12.2013 - 05.2015
EMT Instructor
PALMETTO AMBULANCE SERVICE
08.2002 - 08.2005
Paramedic Superviso
PALMETTO AMBULANCE SERVICE
04.1998 - 07.2005
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Bachelor of Science Education / Interrelated Special Education - Interrelated Special Education
AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program.
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