Sophia Lopez-Taylor
Taylors,SC
Summary
I’m an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, compassionate and driven Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience providing direct patient care. My dedication to the nursing profession is not only proven with my versatility in the various aspects of care but also my passion for delivering the best levels of care to our patients and the community. I'm dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving participants outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Ashville, NC
02.2023 - Current
- As a charge nurse, I manage a specific department or nursing unit within a hospital by overseeing patient care and staff management. I also coordinate activities of the unit and assign work to nursing staff, which includes scheduling and assigning responsibilities for a nursing shift or team.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Closely monitor and care for patients with hemodynamic variances to identify signs of cardiac and other life-threatening complications.
- Address both acute and chronic neurological conditions with medical expertise to make an accurate assessment of individual medical situations.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Clinical Coordinator RN
DaVita
Orlando, FL
02.2016 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of care.
- Assisted in developing an individualized plan of care for each patient based on their needs.
- Ordered medications, supplies, equipment, and tests as necessary for proper patient care.
- Provided training, guidance, and mentorship to new nurses on the team.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established procedures and policies.
- Performed monthly audits of nursing practices to identify areas of improvement or potential risks.
- Facilitate patient and family education on how to manage their illness by providing information on post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication, and dietary restriction.
NURSING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Bon Secours Hospital
Greenville, SC
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to workplace education.
- Advised management team on potential improvements to existing professional development initiatives.
- Supported managers in developing individualized career plans for their teams.
- Mentored staff through constructive feedback, performance assessments and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted needs assessments using variety of methods to identify and prioritize developmental needs.
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new hires through orientation sessions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA02-2021
Skills
- Organizational and Leadership skills
- Staff Supervision, Education and Training
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Quality Improvement and Outcome
- Healthcare billing
Accomplishments
- Graduated with Honors during my masters degree programme
Certification
- Register Nurse Licenses
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- NIH Strokes Certification
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
02.2023 - Current
NURSING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Bon Secours Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2022
Clinical Coordinator RN
DaVita
02.2016 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
South University