Sophia Parra
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
To contribute to a healthcare team as a dedicated and hardworking medical professional in a continuum of safe patient care. Diligent Patient Access Liaison with a solid foundation in clinical education and patient care. Facilitated numerous training programs enhancing nursing staff competencies. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and mentorship.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Educator
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
- Create lesson plans that accomplished registered nurse roles and ancillary technicians within the preoperative department
- Teaching classroom-based courses through lectures, discussions, and virtual conferences
- Demonstrating techniques and best practices for new nurses and new technicians within the preoperative setting
- Staying up to date on the evidenced-based practice and implementing into patient care
- Coordinate with multiple disciplinarians; Perioperative Director, perioperative manager, lead technician, and physicians
- Document 50-60 employee competencies
- Monitor employee performance
Perioperative Charge Nurse
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration for 30 employees.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Volunteer Youth Leader
Gospel Light House
01.2009 - 12.2018
- Supervised young people ages 12-25 in youth activities
- Organized social activities, bible studies, and prayer
- Supplied transportation to and from events
- Participated in regular meetings with leadership team to discuss strategies, challenges and successes.
- Provided guidance and support to youth in developing positive self-image and thriving personal relationships.
Volunteer Sunday School Teacher
Gospel Lighthouse
01.2009 - 12.2018
- Organize classroom activity for 1-1.5 hours weekly
- Activities, Crafts, Snacks and games
- Supervise children ages 3-8
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work, increasing pride in their accomplishments.
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
Registered Nurse
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Assist with the development of policy and procedures
- Manage the training of new staff
- Assess patients, and order labs and medications as ordered by physicians
- Initiate IVs and administer sedation for minimally invasive procedures under the supervision of a physician
- Provide education to the patient relevant to the procedure being performed
- Trained and Assisted in the following procedures: Nerve Blocks/Epidurals/Blood Patch, Moderate Sedation, Endoscopy procedures, Dobutamine Stress Test, Esophageal Manometry, Cardioversions
Medical Surgical Unit
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Provided Comprehensive care of patient
- Administered Medications
- IV therapy: antibiotics, blood products, IV Fluids, medications
- Performed patient assessments, plan of care and patient education
- Provided bedside care
- Collaborated daily with physicians' and health care team to provide optimum care for patient
Transporter, Ward Clerk, Scheduler
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
01.2009 - 12.2016
- Logistics: ordered supplies, stocked OR department, transferred patients to different floors
- Secretarial Duties: End of-the-month reports, daily surgical logins, purchase orders, answering phone calls, working with physician offices scheduling surgeries, organizing patient charts
- Answered phone calls and messages for the preoperative department, scheduled appointments, and handled patient inquiries.
- Checked patients in and out and collected payments.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Updated daily operating room calendars with accurate appointment schedules.
- Demonstrated adaptability in managing last-minute schedule changes while minimizing disruption to overall workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governs University
Salt Lake City, Utah12.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA12.2016
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Health promotion
- Teaching strategies
- Student mentoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 07/25
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 06/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 08/25
- Registered Nurse, 95117751
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer Youth Leader, Lompoc, CA, 01/09, 12/18, Supervise young people 12-25 in youth activities, Organize social activities, bible studies, prayer, Supply transportation to and from events
- Volunteer Sunday School Teacher, Lompoc, CA, 01/09, 12/18, Organize classroom activity for 1-1.5 hours weekly, Activities, Crafts, Snacks and games, Supervise children ages 3-8
Timeline
Registered Nurse Educator
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Perioperative Charge Nurse
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2018
Medical Surgical Unit
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
01.2017 - 07.2017
Volunteer Youth Leader
Gospel Light House
01.2009 - 12.2018
Volunteer Sunday School Teacher
Gospel Lighthouse
01.2009 - 12.2018
Transporter, Ward Clerk, Scheduler
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
01.2009 - 12.2016
- Basic Life Support, 07/25
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 06/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 08/25
- Registered Nurse, 95117751
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governs University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
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