Sondra Michelle Parker
Carrollton
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Georgia Vision Institute
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes, and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Tanner Health System
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Obstetrics/Med Surg overflow nurse responsible for post-delivery to discharge care of new mothers and overflow patients. Followed physician orders for treatments, medication administration and educated family members for post-discharge care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
Cypress Health Care
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cypress Health Care
05.2014 - 07.2017
- Administered direct-patient care, wound care and medication. Reported any changes in patient condition to supervisor and assisted with the completion of Medicare reporting.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Nurse Manager, LPN
West Georgia Cardiology
10.2007 - 05.2014
- Completed non-invasive cardiac testing and conducted blood draws for cardiac evaluation. Responsible for patient care including EKG, ankle/brachial index testing and precertification and prior authorization with insurance companies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Associates - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
Waco, GA05.2017
Diploma - Liscensed Practical Nurse
West Georgia Technical College
Waco, GA07-2007
Skills
- IV management
- Health screening
- Medical assessment
- Chart updating
- Managing deadlines
- Discharge coordination
- Family education
- Performing ekgs
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to patients in hospital environment.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
- Registered Nurse, License #271812, State of Georgia
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Georgia Vision Institute
08.2021 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Tanner Health System
11.2017 - 09.2019
Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
Cypress Health Care
07.2017 - 10.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cypress Health Care
05.2014 - 07.2017
Nurse Manager, LPN
West Georgia Cardiology
10.2007 - 05.2014
Associates - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
Diploma - Liscensed Practical Nurse
West Georgia Technical College