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Andrea Sorto

Dallas,TX

Summary

Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Organized nursing student commended for hard work and academic achievement. Skilled in patient screening, care plan implementation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced within healthcare setting in supportive roles and ready to expand on knowledge base through practical experience. CPR certified as well as First Aid Certified.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Intern

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
05.2023 - Current
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
  • Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in [Software].
  • Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
  • Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
  • Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
  • Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention and post-discharge care to support overall wellness.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Summer Nanny/Family Babysitter

Private Residence
11.2017 - Current
  • Worked as a Summer nanny for a 14-month-old baby Summer of 2022, working Monday through Friday from 9 to 5, as well as on-call and occasional weekends for various other families for 5 years for children of all ages
  • Provided customized and personalized childcare for infants, to meet all of their needs
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Executed light housekeeping, such as laundry, vacuuming, and tidying
  • Provided CPR and First Aid when needed
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.

Guest Service Associate

Target
05.2020 - 06.2023
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered help and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to facilitate returns quickly and provide outstanding customer service.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.

Cashier

Chick-fil-A
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements.

Daycamp Counselor

Edgewater Baptist Church
05.2016 - 07.2018

* Summertime job *

Taken part as both a teen staff (2016- 2018) and a teen staff supervisor at my local church's 5 weeklong day camp.

Responsibilities included

-Directing functions for summer camp in order to create engaging opportunities for children and their families

-Designing and implementing weekly alternating schedules, activities, and programming for the camp group for that designated week

- Organizing and leading group activities such as crafts, songs, games, swimming, lessons, and opening and closing session ceremonies.

- Identifying and responding to camper behavioral issues, and report concerns to camp leadership.

- Providing basic first aid to campers when needed

- Communicated with parents regarding participant experiences, and how to improve experience for campers.

- Maintained records, including incident reports, logs, and daily attendance reports.

- For the Role of Teen staff supervisor observed and monitored teen staff tasks, while checking in and ensuring satisfaction and overall well being of staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05.2024

Skills

  • Collecting vitals
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Sanitation
  • Medication Administration
  • Family planning services education
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Acute care expertise

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working

Certification

Basic Life Support for Healthcare provider Certification 2022- present

Proficient in EPIC charting

Proficient in Cerner database

Additional Information

Clinical Nursing Student Experience

Pediatrics - Children's Legacy - Fall 2023
Obstetrics- Baylor University Medical Center - Fall 2023
Mental Health - Medical City McKinney - Spring 2023
Medical-surgical- Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation - Spring 2023
Medical-surgical- Baylor University Medical Center- Fall 2022

  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
  • Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
  • Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
  • Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
  • Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Administered medications to 5 patients and monitored response to medications.

Sunday School assistant - Nursery and Toddler Pre K ( 2018-2021)

  • Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
  • Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
  • Maintained Sunday School area through providing decoration and literature.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.


Timeline

Nurse Intern

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
05.2023 - Current

Guest Service Associate

Target
05.2020 - 06.2023

Cashier

Chick-fil-A
03.2019 - 09.2019

Summer Nanny/Family Babysitter

Private Residence
11.2017 - Current

Daycamp Counselor

Edgewater Baptist Church
05.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baylor University
Andrea Sorto