Sonya Robins
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with over two decades of experience in diverse clinical settings, known for delivering compassionate, high-quality care and effectively leading interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in trauma-informed care, harm reduction strategies, and championing health equity initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in managing patients with complex and varied needs. Seeking a RN role to leverage extensive experience and further professional development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director – Inpatient Services
CASEY HOUSE
07.2024 - Current
- Led a multidisciplinary team of 40+ staff delivering integrated care to clients with complex medical, mental health, and substance use needs.
- Championed quality improvement and evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
- Developed policies and risk mitigation strategies aligned with clinical standards and organizational goals.
- Built and supported high-performing teams through mentorship, staff engagement, and professional development.
- Fostered a collaborative, inclusive culture that strengthened communication, retention, and service delivery.
Clinical Leader – Inpatient Program
Casey House
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Led 40+ interprofessional staff providing complex, holistic care to clients with HIV/AIDS, chronic illness, mental health, and substance use concerns.
- Oversaw daily operations, staffing, and workflows to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care.
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols and policies aligned with best practices and accreditation standards.
- Championed evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes, satisfaction, and safety.
- Provided clinical oversight during emergencies and on complex cases; ensured rapid interventions and coordinated care.
- Mentored staff through orientation, training, coaching, and ongoing professional development.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary care planning, staff education, and patient/family communication.
- Monitored performance, identified clinical risks, and implemented preventative measures.
- Maintained collaborative relationships with providers; managed clinical inventory and resources.
Charge Nurse – Inpatient Program
Casey House
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Acted as the most responsible nurse on shift, providing clinical leadership and guiding assessments and care decisions in collaboration with physicians, allied health, and other team members.
- Provided clinical leadership on a specialized inpatient unit serving clients with complex medical, mental health, and substance use needs, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care through coordinated interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Triaged new admissions and managed the continuum of care—admissions, discharges, and transfers—ensuring timely decisions and seamless transitions across services.
- Led daily shift briefings, interdisciplinary rounds, and real-time handovers, ensuring individualized care plans reflected current needs and client-directed goals.
- Led crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts, contributing to decisions around emergency department transfers while fostering a safe, trauma-informed environment.
- Mentored and coached new and junior nurses, supporting clinical growth, therapeutic communication, and confident decision-making in complex care situations.
- Served as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, allied health, and leadership to ensure clear communication and unified approaches to care.
- Advocated for client dignity and choice, integrating client perspectives into care planning and improving satisfaction and engagement.
- Promoted a respectful, team-oriented culture by modeling accountability, addressing conflict constructively, and celebrating staff contributions.
Staff Nurse – Palliative Care Program
Providence Health Care
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Provided holistic, person-centered care to clients with cancer, chronic illness, dementia, and mental health challenges at end of life, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Delivered expert pain and symptom management, ensuring comfort and dignity in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Supported families through complex care decisions, fostering trust and compassionate communication throughout the dying process.
- Monitored changing conditions and advocated for timely interventions, maintaining high standards in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Staff Nurse – Inpatient Program
CASEY HOUSE
01.2004 - 01.2018
- Delivered comprehensive, trauma-informed care to clients with HIV/AIDS, chronic illness, mental health and substance use disorders, and palliative needs.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement individualized care, including medication administration, complex wound care, IV therapy, and crisis intervention.
- Provided education and emotional support to clients and families, promoting self-care, dignity, and informed decision-making across the care continuum.
- Served as charge nurse on evenings and weekends, coordinating unit workflow and supporting clinical decision-making.
- Mentored nursing students and new staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Actively participated in committees including Occupational Health & Safety, Healthy Workplace, and Labour Management, and championed infection prevention initiatives.
- Facilitated discharge planning with community partners to ensure continuity of care and smooth transitions post-discharge.
Staff Nurse – Inpatient Post-Operative Program
LAKERIDGE HEALTH
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Delivered comprehensive pre- and post-operative care to patients recovering from general and orthopedic surgeries, including gastrointestinal, hepatic, and breast procedures.
- Assessed and monitored patients’ conditions, including vital signs, lab values, and surgical sites, intervening in emergencies within scope of practice.
- Provided skilled nursing care such as IV therapy, medication administration, wound care, and effective pain and symptom management.
Education
Leadership Development Program for Managers -
Strategisense
01.2024
San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training - undefined
Provincial Health Services Authority
01.2023
Palliative Care Certificate - undefined
Grant MacEwan College
01.2008
Infection Prevention and Control Certificate - undefined
Centennial College
01.2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Ryerson University
Toronto, Ontario01.2003
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario01.2001
Skills
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Effective leader
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Canadian Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
- Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Certification
- BLS Recertification 2025 Heart and Stroke
- Chain of Transmission and Risk Assessment – Certificate of Completion 2024 Toronto Public Health
- Health Care Provider Controls - Certificate of Completion 2024 Toronto Public Health
- Code White and Team Intervention Training 2023 Canadian Training Institute
- The Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) eLearning Series 2022 Alberta Health Service/Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation
- Best Practice Champion Certification 2022 RNAO
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Recertification 2018 Crisis Prevention Institute
Timeline
Director – Inpatient Services
CASEY HOUSE
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Leader – Inpatient Program
Casey House
03.2021 - 07.2024
Charge Nurse – Inpatient Program
Casey House
09.2018 - 03.2021
Staff Nurse – Palliative Care Program
Providence Health Care
01.2013 - 01.2019
Staff Nurse – Inpatient Program
CASEY HOUSE
01.2004 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse – Inpatient Post-Operative Program
LAKERIDGE HEALTH
01.2003 - 01.2008
San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training - undefined
Provincial Health Services Authority
Palliative Care Certificate - undefined
Grant MacEwan College
Infection Prevention and Control Certificate - undefined
Centennial College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Ryerson University
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Durham College
Leadership Development Program for Managers -
Strategisense
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