Sonja Lee, RN
Sonja Lee is a highly experienced registered nurse with nearly 30 years of bedside nursing expertise, specializing in critical care, cardiovascular care, and emergency medicine. She has dedicated her career to hospital-based environments, where her compassionate and personable approach has helped countless patients feel at ease during complex medical procedures. Sonja is widely recognized for her ability to combine clinical excellence with a comforting bedside manner, ensuring that patients not only receive high-quality care but also feel valued and supported.
After graduating cum laude from Gadsden State Community College in 1997 with an Associate of Science in Nursing, Sonja overcame significant personal challenges as a single parent living in government housing with two young children. Despite these obstacles, she earned induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, demonstrating exceptional determination and commitment to her nursing education. This resilience and dedication would become hallmarks of her professional career.
Throughout her career, Sonja has worked in intensive care units (ICU), coronary care units (CCU), and emergency departments, with positions at Riverview Regional Medical Center, Jacksonville Medical Center, and Wuestoff Regional in Rockledge, Florida. At Wuestoff Regional, her exceptional skills were quickly recognized, and she was invited to teach orientation classes within her first month, reflecting both her expertise and her ability to mentor and inspire colleagues.
Sonja’s nursing philosophy centers on patient comfort, connection, and understanding. She is known for using humor and empathy to help patients relax and feel confident in their care, often going above and beyond to create a supportive environment. Her commitment to compassionate care is influenced by her mother, who served as a lifelong role model in giving to others with grace and dignity.
After nearly three decades in physically demanding bedside nursing roles, Sonja continues to focus on serving patients with the same dedication that has defined her career. Her enduring passion for nursing is rooted in making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families, and she remains committed to continuing this work for as long as she is able, driven by the profound satisfaction that comes from helping others during their most vulnerable moments.
• Associate of Science in Nursing, cum laude – Gadsden State Community College, 1997
• RN
• ACLS
• BLS
• Stroke Certification
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• Cum Laude, Gadsden State Community College
• Graduated Cum Laude from Gadsden State Community College
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• Academic Honors
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- ICU
- CCU
- ER
- Cardiovascular Care
- Patient Education
- Precepting
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most about nursing is helping people—it truly fills my soul and gives me peace at the end of the day. Nursing can be challenging, and often we face criticism from administrators, families, or colleagues, but the moments when patients tell me I’ve made them feel at ease remind me why I chose this profession. I focus on creating a relaxed and compassionate environment, helping patients feel comfortable before procedures, and even bringing humor or reassurance when they need it most. Being able to provide that sense of comfort during some of the most difficult moments in their lives is incredibly rewarding, and it’s what makes my work meaningful.