Katrina Soto
Aurora,IL
Summary
Career Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 6+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to every patient. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN
Planet Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications to 5-6 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR
Staff RN
Hinsdale Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
- Trained multiple new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
RN Staff Nurse
Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition, and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within an interdisciplinary health care team that included but was not limited to pulmonologists, nephrologists, urologists, and surgeons to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health, and meet recovery goals.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
RN
Alden Estates of Naperville
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Romeoville, IL12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Romeoville, IL03.2016
Skills
- Infection Control Procedures
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Student Precepting
- Active learner, active listener, and critical thinker
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Certification
- Registered Nurse, License # 041.445425 (5/31/2024)
- CPR/BLS Certified, American Heart Association - 02/2023
Affiliations
American Nurses Association 06/2018 – Present
Timeline
Travel RN
Planet Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Staff RN
Hinsdale Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2019
RN
Alden Estates of Naperville
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
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