Sophia Thompson
North Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with extensive background in high-acuity progressive care and charge nurse leadership within a 50-bed step down unit. Skilled in clinical chart review, documentation accuracy, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure accurate representation of patient acuity, severity of illness, and treatment response within the electronic health record. Demonstrated expertise in care coordination, discharge planning, and regulatory documentation compliance while managing complex patient populations. Proven ability to analyze clinical information, support quality documentation practices, and collaborate with providers to maintain accurate and complete patient records.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Health
10.2022 - Current
- Managed patient assignments on a high-acuity progressive care unit with up to 5 patients per nurse, ensuring timely documentation, coordination of complex care plans, and safe delivery of patient care.
- Served as Charge Nurse for a 50-bed step down unit, coordinating staffing assignments, patient flow, and clinical operations during high-acuity shifts.
- Performed detailed clinical chart reviews to ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, and alignment between patient condition, treatment interventions, and documented diagnoses within the electronic health record (EHR).
- Maintained accurate and compliant clinical documentation, ensuring appropriate representation of patient acuity, clinical status, and response to treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to clarify documentation and ensure accurate representation of severity of illness and patient condition.
- Monitored patient acuity and clinical status, triaging changes in condition and facilitating rapid escalation of care when clinically indicated.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care planning, collaborating with physicians, case managers, and allied health professionals to support appropriate treatment plans and patient outcomes.
- Facilitated discharge planning and care transitions through collaboration with case management, social work, home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and primary care providers.
- Served as a clinical resource for nursing staff, providing guidance on complex patient cases, policy interpretation, ethical considerations, and evidence-based practice.
- Initiated emergency interventions and rapid response protocols in response to sudden deterioration or acute medical emergencies.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to support safe transitions and self-management.
Server
Outback Steakhouse
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Kept food service and preparation areas clean and neat.
- Trained new servers in company policies, guest service standards, and best practices.
- Followed safety, sanitization and food handling guidelines.
- Assigned and arranged tables for large groups.
- Listened to guest needs and responded promptly for personalized service.
- Explained details for new menu items and daily specials.
Server
Mr and Mrs Crab
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Assigned and arranged tables for large groups.
- Kept food service and preparation areas clean and neat.
- Followed safety, sanitization and food handling guidelines.
- Processed credit card transactions, gift cards, and cash payments.
- Maintained service station with commonly requested drinks and items.
- Minimized complaints by keeping drinks full and delivering correct orders.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Capella University
Remote05.2026
ASN - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale08.2022
Skills
- Clinical Chart Review
- Clinical Documentation Accuracy
- Documentation Improvement Awareness
- Severity of Illness (SOI) Recognition
- Risk Identification and Escalation
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation
- Clinical Documentation Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Documentation Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Selected for transition to Neuro Intensive Care Unit after one year of nursing practice due to strong clinical performance and critical thinking abilities.
- Served as Charge Nurse for a 50-bed progressive care unit, coordinating staffing assignments and clinical operations.
- Mentored newly hired nurses through clinical training, orientation, and skill development.
Certification
- Basic Life Support 05/2024
- Advanced Life Support 05/2024
- NIH Certified 03/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Health
10.2022 - Current
Server
Outback Steakhouse
12.2019 - 10.2022
Server
Mr and Mrs Crab
10.2018 - 12.2019
ASN - Nursing
Keiser University
BSN - Nursing
Capella University