Sonya Willis
Orange Park,Florida
Summary
Compassionate, dependable, and skilled in medication administration, IV management, geriatric care, pain control, hospice care, home health nursing, wound care, and maintaining medical charts. Adept at patient advocacy, health education, infection control, and caring for patients of diverse cultures, ages and backgrounds; establish rapport with patients to maximize comfort and trust. Constantly adhere to requirements for quality assurance and ethical standards compliance. Seamlessly cooperate with multi-disciplinary health care team members to promote cohesive efforts and increase safety and quality of care. Solid reputation for empathy, reliability, communication skills, and ability to work under stress. Over four years’ experience in training, mentoring, coaching, evaluating, and supervising staff. Possess a strong blend of interpersonal, listening, report writing, and clinical skills. Trained in HIV/AIDS, signs of domestic violence, first aid & CPR.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Community Hospice and Palliative Care
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans to address patient needs and preferences.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient health status and progress.
Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Unit
Baptist Health/Clay Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provide direct patient care including assessments, preparing patients for exams, medication administration, IV drips, and coordinating admissions, diagnostic tests, and discharges.
- Review patients’ records including test results and ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Provide health education to patients and families regarding medications and treatment plans.
- Respond to, triage, and route incoming calls as appropriate.
RN
Vitas Healthcare
Jacksonville, FL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Cared for terminally ill patients in all types of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private residences.
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments, ordered medications and supplies, monitored vital signs, provided sterile wound care, and delivered ongoing emotional support to patients and families.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for complex cases.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care strategies to enhance health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, promoting informed decision-making and adherence to care plans.
LPN
Brooks Ameri-care Home Health
Jacksonville, FL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Retrieved PAM (patient activation measure) scores for bundle care patients to optimize outcomes and monitored 52 CHF patients through Telehealth and Philips Monitoring Systems.
- Distributed trend data to cardiologists or primary care physicians for weekly review, and daily to physicians and nurses for eight teams throughout Brooks Ameri-care home Health service area.
LPN
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center
Yokosuka, Yokosuka, Japan
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Triaged and treated patients at Naval Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic in Japan aboard Camp Foster, playing a key role in managing 70 chronic pain patients in conjunction with Internist.
- Adeptly managed patient care through telephone consults and Relay Health; held security clearance.
- Cared for patients with chronic issues such as cardiovascular disease and depression and adhered to Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) guidelines to ensure continuity of care.
- Participated in broad-scope medical procedures such as pap tests, wound drainage, and injections.
LPN
Magnum-Opus Technologies Inc.
San Antonio, TX
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Cared for patients at Naval Hospital Family Medicine Clinic aboard Camp Lejeune, NC; held security clearance, managed CNAs, and provided guidance to hospital corpsmen in treatment rooms.
- Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture, injections, ordering lab tests, medication refills, entering referrals via telephone consults, treating diabetic patients, and triaging UTI patients.
- Processed patient check-ins and co-instructed OB classes for first-time mothers and OB transfers.
LPN
Master Care Agency / Nurse Finders
Honolulu, HI
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Meticulously documented patient care, maintained catheters, and accurately interpreted vital signs such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure, and respiration.
- Recorded intake and output, assisted patients with personal hygiene, changed sterile dressings, prepared nourishing meals, and monitored physical and emotional changes in patient’s condition.
LPN
Aloha Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Kaneohe, HI
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Performed patient admission and discharge procedures and delivered quality nursing care to ~36 patients per day at privately owned, 132-bed nursing and rehabilitation facility.
- Took and recorded patients’ vital signs, measured and documented intake and output, and assisted patients with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and ambulatory support.
- Maintained medical records, changed dressings, trained new staff, administered medication, and facilitated cooperative relationships with patients, peers, managers, RNs, and patients’ families.
Registered Nurse – Cardiac, Med/Surg, Telemetry Unit
HealthTrust / HCA Orange Park Hospital
01.2021 - 2022
- Provide direct patient care including assessments, preparing patients for exams, medication administration, and coordinating admissions, diagnostic tests, and discharges.
- Review patients’ records including test results and ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Provide health education to patients and families regarding medications and treatment plans.
- Respond to, triage, and route incoming calls as appropriate.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
Registered Nurse-Rehabilitation Unit
Matchwell Travel Agency/Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
2021 - 2022
- Provide direct patient care including assessments, medication administration, preparing patients for therapy as required.
- Provide health education to patients and families regarding medications and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Fortis College
FL04-2020
Diploma, Licensed Practical Nurse -
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Direct patient care
- Goal setting
- Emotional intelligence
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), states of Hawaii and Florida
- ACLS/BLS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Community Hospice and Palliative Care
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Unit
Baptist Health/Clay Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse – Cardiac, Med/Surg, Telemetry Unit
HealthTrust / HCA Orange Park Hospital
01.2021 - 2022
RN
Vitas Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2021
LPN
Brooks Ameri-care Home Health
01.2014 - 01.2016
LPN
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
LPN
Magnum-Opus Technologies Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2011
LPN
Master Care Agency / Nurse Finders
01.2005 - 01.2008
LPN
Aloha Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse-Rehabilitation Unit
Matchwell Travel Agency/Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
2021 - 2022
Associate of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Fortis College
Diploma, Licensed Practical Nurse -
Pensacola State College