Joseph Soto
Auburndale
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Has worked as a member of a team in both leadership and peer aspects both while in the military and in a civilian hospital setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration,piggyback, push or titration, catheter insertion, and airway management with ventilated patients.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Healthcare Specialist (68W)
US Army
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed a mobile field hospital for the 3rd brigade division coordinating providing services throughout the entire spectrum in the healthcare field.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
68W Combat Medic
US Army
06.2013 - 05.2016
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and safely administered medications in stressful field settings.
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
- Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Tampa, FL08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Tampa, FL06.2021
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Keiser University
Lakeland, FL05.2016
Associate of Arts - Criminology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid/CPR
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Healthcare Specialist (68W)
US Army
03.2016 - 05.2019
68W Combat Medic
US Army
06.2013 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - Criminology
University of South Florida
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