Elena Sonza
Anaheim
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in critical care patient management, advanced cardiac life support, and emergency response. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability to rapidly changing situations, ensuring optimal patient care and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Jude Medical center
Fullerton
03.2005 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in critical care settings.
- Monitored vital signs and patient status to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Assisted in advanced life support procedures during emergencies in the ICU.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and recovery processes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families facing critical health challenges.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Irvine Medical Center
Irvine
01.1997 - 03.2005
- Responded promptly to telemetry alarms and emergencies, ensuring patient safety.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment data obtained from various sources such as labs, diagnostic tests and other health professionals' reports.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management.
- Educated patients on their condition and medications while providing emotional support.
- Trained new nursing staff on telemetry protocols and patient monitoring techniques.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Bakersfield
06.1996 - 03.1997
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in the medical-surgical unit.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in the implementation of infection control protocols and safety measures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lyceum University
, Philippines 06.1990 - 03.1993
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Ventilator management
- Advanced life support
- IV therapy
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Languages
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- NIHS,CRRT,IABP
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Jude Medical center
03.2005 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Irvine Medical Center
01.1997 - 03.2005
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
06.1996 - 03.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lyceum University
06.1990 - 03.1993