Sonja Thrasher

Experience

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  Liberty Mutual Insurance

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Senior Claims Adjustor
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  Orange County Free Clinic

  Mar 2014 - Feb 2015

  Registered Nurse - Volunteer

  As clients arrive to the clinic I am responsible for their vital signs, medication reconciliation, and lab draws, as well as assisting the doctor as needed.

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  DaVita Kidney Care

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2018

  o Supervision and performs direct patient care including but not limited to taking and monitoring vital signs, initiation and termination of dialysis, documentation, physical assessment of patients and patient treatments, taking and transcription of physicians orders, drawing and documentation of order laboratory work. o Notes signs of trauma, patients, general physical and mental condition, and reviews dialysis orders, documents observations in patient medical records. o Analyzes patient assessments, laboratory data and when concerns are noted, brings issues to the attention of the physician. o Communications all emergencies, patient life-threatening complications and related incidents to supervisor, Medical director, Regional Operations Directors, Facility or Group Facility Administrator. o Assesses patient and family learning readiness and provides appropriate information on renal disease prescribed dialysis treatment, and medical regimen and its impact on the patients state of health and well beingo Provides dialysis therapy, included but not limited to formulating dialysis plan per physician orders, weight and rate of ultra filtration, verifying safety measures are in place and complied with, administering medications or other appropriate treatments, discontinuing dialysis according to established procedure documenting all activity appropriately. o Instructs patients on pre- and post-dialysis careo Administers patient quality care in a considerate, respectful manner. o Participates in the development and implementation of the patients short and long term plan of care and monthly progress note.o Other duties:o Medication reconciliationo Infection Control Managemento Scheduling of patients Show less

  • Clinical Coordinator

    Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Registered Nurse

    Feb 2015 - Dec 2017
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  Orange County Free Clinic

  Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

  Registered Nurse

  REGISTERED NURSE - ORANGE COUNTY FREE CLINIC - FEB 2013-FEB 2014 & APR 2018-FEB 2019· Triage of patient: vital signs, medication reconciliation, and chief complaints· Specimen collection: urines for dips and pregnancy tests, throat swabs for rapid strep tests, and wounds, processing of occult blood samples· Blood draws: peripheral sticks for ordered labs, processing of labs for pick up.· Input vaccination administrations dates directly to the VDH· Wound care and cleaning· Assist doctor during procedures: PAP, emergent situations· Teaching of skills: phlebotomy students, nursing students, and nursing assistant students. · Manage volunteer schedule to ensure proper staffing for when the clinic is opened.· Diabetic education provided to patients: glucometer use, medication management and diet· Hypertension education provided to patients: medication management and diet· Patient education of new devices: inhalers, nebulizers, smoking cessation devices Show less

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  University of Virginia

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  Registered Nurse

  REGISTERED NURSE - UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA- ORANGE DIALYSIS -3/11/2019-10/28/2019· Patient assessment: monitor, record, and report abnormal symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions to the physician on call. · Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records into charting system. AMI charting system and some Epic but only for referencing pts records. · Record patient’s medical information and vital signs.· Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests per the physician’s order, to identify and assess patient’s condition. · Modify patient’s treatment plans per standing orders or protocols as indicated by the patient’s responses and conditions, and if changes are made by the physician. · Direct or supervise less skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit. · Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. · Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. Provide education when needed.· Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments. · Prepare treatment chairs, sterile packs for pts with CVC, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained. · Conduct specified laboratory tests per order of physician. · Medication administration and monthly medication reviews. · Braun machines are used at this facility. This clinic was unique because UVA only hired nurses to run treatments. Show less

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  Innovent Global, Inc.

  Feb 2020 - now

  Travel Nurse

  REGISTERED NURSE – INNOVENT GLOBAL - 01/02/2020-PRESENT· Fresenius Kidney Care – First contract 02/10/2020-03/30/2020 Extended Contract due to Covid 19 pandemic. · Fresenius Kidney Care – Second contract 03/30/2020-07/11/2020· Patient assessment: monitor, record, and report abnormal symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions to the physician on call. · Documentation systems were Ecube and Chairside. · Record patient’s medical information and vital signs.· Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests per the physician’s order, to identify and assess patient’s condition. · Modify patient’s treatment plans per standing orders or protocols as indicated by the patient’s responses and conditions, and if changes are made by the physician. · Direct or supervise less skilled nursing or healthcare personnel. · Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to provide overall care for each patient.· Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments. · Conduct specified laboratory tests per order of physician. · 2008T machines used. Show less