Sophia Kassita
Wichita,KS
Summary
Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Wesley Medical Center HCA, excelling in discharge planning and patient advocacy. Skilled in quality improvement initiatives, I enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and compassionate care, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring nursing staff to elevate care standards.
Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience in direct patient care. Experience spans across Step down unit and med-surgical environments. Passionate about patient centered care. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Wesley Medical Center HCA
12.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans to enhance continuity and optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline treatment protocols and improve service delivery.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing compliance with clinical guidelines and standards.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices in patient management and care coordination strategies.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
- Analyzed workflow processes to identify inefficiencies, leading to improved operational effectiveness in the unit.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Supported patient self-advocacy within family relationships and during treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Wesley Medical Center HCA
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals, documenting changes and reporting critical information to healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Nurse Extern
Wesley Medical Center HCA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care activities and basic assessments.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided support in administering medications under supervision of registered nurses.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
Phlebotomist
Affiliated Medical Services Lab Inc
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Collected blood samples following safety protocols and established procedures.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis ensuring proper labeling and handling.
- Maintained accurate patient records within laboratory information systems.
- Assisted in inventory management of phlebotomy supplies to ensure availability.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Ottawa University
Ottawa, Kansas, KS12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Newman University
Wichita, KS12-2023
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS05-2021
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Patient confidentiality
- Quality improvement
- Continuing education
- Nursing leadership
- Patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Patient health education
- Nursing assignment
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
- Licensed RN
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Wesley Medical Center HCA
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wesley Medical Center HCA
02.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Wesley Medical Center HCA
05.2023 - 12.2023
Phlebotomist
Affiliated Medical Services Lab Inc
10.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Newman University
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing
Butler Community College