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Sofia Kutenets

Roseville,US

Summary

Dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse with over three years of specialized experience providing comprehensive mental health care in acute inpatient and correctional settings. Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, crisis stabilization, medication administration, and utilization management. Skilled in collaborating with winterdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Committed to evidence-based care, and the promotion of patient recovery, safety, and therapeutic engagement. Currently advancing clinical expertise through a Nurse Practitioner program focused on psychiatric mental health.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (Psychiatry)

California Medical Facility
Vacaville, CA
07.2022 - Current
  • Provide direct psychiatric nursing care to individuals with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and comorbid substance use.
  • Conduct comprehensive mental status and risk assessments, monitor treatment response, and collaborate with psychiatrists on medication adjustments.
  • Deliver crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation within a high-security correctional mental health environment, ensuring safety for both patients and staff.
  • Administer psychotropic and adjunctive medications, monitor for adverse reactions, and ensure adherence to CDCR and Joint Commission standards.
  • Partner with providers and case management in utilization review, evaluating medical necessity, treatment progression, and discharge readiness to optimize resource allocation and quality outcomes.
  • Utilize trauma-informed and recovery-oriented principles to promote patient engagement and therapeutic alliance.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, contributing to individualized care planning, progress evaluation, and crisis management strategies.
  • Serve as a preceptor and clinical resource for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and maintaining compliance with institutional safety standards.
  • Maintain thorough electronic documentation of patient assessments, medication administration, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with regulatory guideline.

Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Unit)

University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Provided holistic nursing care to a diverse patient population with post-operative, cardiac, respiratory, and infectious conditions.
  • Managed multiple high-acuity patients while maintaining accuracy in medication administration and documentation.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education.
  • Ensured adherence to infection control, wound care, and patient safety protocols, contributing to improved outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Casa Coloma Health Care Center
Rancho Cordova, CA
02.2016 - 12.2021
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Provided compassionate care to residents in a long-term care facility.
  • Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.

Education

Nurse Practitioner Program -

Norwich University
Northfield, VT
10.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Joyce University of Nursing
Draper, UT
09-2021

Nursing Prerequisites -

Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
05.2018

High School Diploma -

Visions in Education
Carmichael, CA
05.2016

Skills

  • Wound and ostomy care
  • Psychiatric nursing
  • Emergency response
  • Electronic documentation
  • Patient and family education
  • Cultural competence
  • Team leadership
  • Patient assessment
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), California, BRN #95283906
  • Registered Nurse (RN), Utah, Board of Nursing #12508828-3102
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Beacon Hill Career Training

Languages

Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse (Psychiatry)

California Medical Facility
07.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Unit)

University of Utah Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022

Certified Nurse Assistant

Casa Coloma Health Care Center
02.2016 - 12.2021

Nurse Practitioner Program -

Norwich University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Joyce University of Nursing

Nursing Prerequisites -

Sierra College

High School Diploma -

Visions in Education

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