Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Bret Sodo

Crown Point,IN

Summary

Competent and caring professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
10.2021 - Current
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
  • Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
  • Managed the delivery of medications, IV fluids, and recommended treatments in accordance with physician instructions.
  • Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary colleagues to drive positive patient care results.
  • Recorded and organized patient data including assessments, treatments, and medication administration.
  • Responsible for stabilizing patients through the administration of crucial IV medications to facilitate assessment and treatment.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Medical Solutions
Omaha, NE
03.2018 - 10.2021
  • Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
  • Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
  • Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
  • Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
  • Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Mary's Medical Center
Hobart, IN
06.2015 - 10.2021
  • Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
  • Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
  • Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department setting.
  • Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
  • Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.

Emergency Room Technician

St. Mary's Medical Center
Hobart, IN
08.2010 - 06.2015
  • Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
  • Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
  • Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
  • Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
  • Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
  • Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN
05-2015

High School Diploma -

Crown Point High School
Crown Point, IN
06-2004

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Medical Records Management
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Patient Assessments
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Documentation

Certification

  • TNCC
  • ENPC
  • PALS
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Medical Solutions
03.2018 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2021

Emergency Room Technician

St. Mary's Medical Center
08.2010 - 06.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

High School Diploma -

Crown Point High School
Bret Sodo