SUNYA JONES
Eustis
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in psychiatric care, adept at managing volatile situations and enhancing patient safety. Builds trust with diverse populations through culturally competent practices and effective communication. Committed to delivering compassionate care and ensuring optimal outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Life Stream Behavioral Center
Leesburg
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored behaviors and administered medications to ensure patient safety.
- Coordinated care of suicidal patients, acting swiftly to mitigate risks of harm to themselves or others.
- Managed volatile situations and violent outbreaks, restoring safety and security for patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
Home Health Registered Nurse
BayCare
The Villages
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Visited 20-25 patients weekly for homecare and medical management, ensuring tailored care plans and follow-up.
- Performed urinary catheter removal and insertion, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, and emptying of drainage receptacles/tubes.
- Obtained vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data.
- Instilled a culture of open communication with the most vulnerable patient populations to dispel fear and anxiety.
- Maintained empathetic patient care while educating patients on trauma and treatment options to enhance understanding and comfort.
- Updated documentation processes to streamline interactions for healthcare providers with new patients, facilitating better care continuity.
Registered Nurse
U.F. Health
Lady Lake
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Monitored and administered prescribed medications, titrated drug doses to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with families, doctors, and specialists to coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Provided compassionate care for elderly and terminal patients, ensuring dignity and comfort throughout hospitalization.
- Performed insertion and removal of a urinary catheter, finger stick blood sugars every 4 hours, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, and bladder scans.
- Tracking routine vital signs every 2 to 4 hours, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
- Analyzed data from specialized medical equipment to inform patient care.
- Studying patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to the progressive care unit.
Charge Nurse
Davita
Orlando
07.2012 - 11.2020
- Assisted forty-four patients with lab draws, physical assessments, and education on managing chronic illnesses to enhance their understanding and self-care.
- Documented medical data and care within patient charts to ensure accurate health records and continuity of care.
- Managed anemia treatment plans for patients to improve health outcomes.
- Educated families, patients, and caregivers on home PD techniques to promote effective treatment and patient independence.
- Implemented infection and disease prevention protocols to protect patient health.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05-2008
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Health Support
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic Communication
- Electronic Health Records
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Organized
- Effective Communication
- Empathy
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPI Training
Timeline
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Life Stream Behavioral Center
08.2023 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
BayCare
04.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
U.F. Health
09.2021 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse
Davita
07.2012 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College