Sophia Karaskordas
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience providing care to Cardiac/Telemetry and Medical/Surgical patients. Proven ability to deliver high quality direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in assessing and diagnosing patients, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications and treatments and educating patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lancaster General Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Current member on Unit's Governing Council and also Unit's Representative for Falls Taskforce, Quality Council and Skin Rounds
- Assume role of Charge Nurse on 30-bed unit, responsible for coordinating with nurse supervisors regarding open beds, staffing needs, transfer of patients, difficult patient situations and complete evening rounds alongside a full patient-care assignment
- Precept and mentor newly hired nurses to the unit and act as Lead Validator for all Unit competencies yearly
- Assess, develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive plans of care through multidisciplinary care team process in conjunction with the patient and family
- Provide safe and thorough nursing care to patients with complex cardiac and general medical conditions, with emphasis on cardiac monitoring by analyzing and interpreting heart rhythms
- Recognize and report changes in patient conditions in a timely manner and respond to emergency situations according to the unit policies and procedures
- Actively participate in unit-specific quality improvement measures by being an active member on multiple hospital committees and identifying areas of growth to management in order to improve safety and patient outcomes.
Patient Service Specialist
WellSpan Health
12.2013 - 09.2017
- Preformed administrative tasks, including preparing documents and forms for admission, discharge and transfer of patients to other hospitals
- Verified patient insurance, obtained insurance authorization and updated patient's personal information into EPIC
- Conducted patient interviews for admission and completed the registration process according to Hospital policy
- Utilized multiple software programs to complete documents for admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
Non-Clinical Director of Rehab
Genesis Rehab Services
12.2013 - 09.2017
- Attended daily meetings to keep open communication with Director of Nursing, Business Office and Case Management regarding status of patients
- Assisted in the onboarding process of employees by conducting one-on-one interviews and organizing peer review panels
- Mentored employees on time management, patient relations, advancement of career and more through providing appropriate resources
- Worked closely with human resources and Regional Director on employee and center compliance issues
- Maintained all needed compliances with federal and state survey regulations and infectious control areas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA05.2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV Administration
- Management of Drains/Tubes
- Wound Care
- Removal of Sutures/Staples
- Emergency Response
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Infection Control Measures
Certification
Registered Nurse: Pennsylvania 2021 - Present
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lancaster General Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Non-Clinical Director of Rehab
Genesis Rehab Services
12.2013 - 09.2017
Patient Service Specialist
WellSpan Health
12.2013 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
York College of Pennsylvania
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