Sophia Peoples
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 5+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to high-acuity patients, serving as team lead, and handling post-op, cardiac, and respiratory conditions. Knowledgeable about sedation, airway management, cardiac monitoring, and rapid response requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Transitioning to PACU for continued growth in critical care nursing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN – MS/Tele
Novant Health Ballantyne
10.2024 - Current
- - Managed 5–6 patients per night shift, including cardiac, respiratory, and surgical recovery.
- - Served as team lead; coordinated staffing, assignments, and assisted nurses with critical situations.
- - Focused on managing complex chronic conditions and high patient loads with minimal support.
Travel RN – Observation/PCU
Atrium Health Cleveland
05.2024 - 08.2024
- - Cared for a wide range of medical, post-op, and surgical patients under observation status.
- - Emphasized patient education, lab monitoring and disposition decisions.
- - Monitored vitals, labs, and readiness for discharge or admission to higher levels of care.
- - Coordinated short-stay management and prepared patients for discharge or inpatient transition.
Travel RN – Cardiac Surgery Stepdown/Transplant
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
- - Provided cardiac monitoring, titrated cardiac medications, and managed PCA pumps.
- - Cared for post-operative cardiac surgery patients; closely monitored airway, sedation, and respiratory status.
- - Monitored and managed patients with LVADs, including post-op assessments, anticoagulation awareness, and driveline care.
- - Assisted with recovery from valve placement surgeries, open heart, cardiac catheterizations, and nephrectomies.
Travel RN – PCU
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
- - Delivered progressive care to surgical, cardiac, and vascular patients.
- - Managed sedation, monitored airway, responded quickly to patient deterioration.
- - Managed patients with chest tubes and cardiac drips.
- - Responded to RRTs and escalated care in decompensating patients.
Travel RN – PCU
Novant Health Presbyterian
12.2021 - 04.2022
- - Cared for high-acuity progressive care patients, including post-op surgical and trauma cases.
- - Managed IV pain control, sedation, and collaborated closely with respiratory and anesthesia teams.
- - Monitored patients on BiPAP and ventilators; collaborated closely with RT and anesthesia to titrate respiratory support and prevent intubation.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
12-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Sarasota, FL12-2026
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- LVAD - Left Ventricular Assist Device
Timeline
Travel RN – MS/Tele
Novant Health Ballantyne
10.2024 - Current
Travel RN – Observation/PCU
Atrium Health Cleveland
05.2024 - 08.2024
Travel RN – Cardiac Surgery Stepdown/Transplant
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
Travel RN – PCU
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
Travel RN – PCU
Novant Health Presbyterian
12.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
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