Maria Sharafinski
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a history in critical care, step down care, epilepsy monitoring, and pediatrics. Passionate about providing individualized care that honors the dignity of each person. Advocate for the needs of patients and families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU RN
St Joseph's Hospital
Denver, CO
03.2022 - Current
- Provided detail-oriented nursing care for critically ill patients in the hospital setting.
- Coordinated care for patients with multiple illnesses including respiratory failure requiring ventilator support, cardiogenic shock, post-cardiac arrest, post surgical, and end of life care.
- Assisted with emergency procedures and communicated with the medical team in emergent and non emergent situations to optimize patient care.
- Provided education to patients and family members on disease processes, life-saving interventions, treatment plan and prognosis.
- Certified in ACLS, NIHSS.
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Franciscan University Of Steubenville
Tena, Ecuador
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Assisted with the operation of a volunteer medical clinic in the jungle of Ecuador.
- Performed patient triage and assessments, communicated with a physician to prescribe the appropriate treatment, and collaborated with the volunteer team to collect and dispense medications.
- Provided education to patients on medication administration, adequate hydration, and various sorts of symptom management.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
St Joseph's Hospital
Denver, CO
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed care of acutely ill patients with a variety of medical conditions including respiratory failure, septic shock, diabetic ketoacidosis, and alcohol withdrawal.
- Communicated with doctors to establish a plan of care, notified medical team of changes in patient status, and coordinated care with other members of the medical team.
- Performed nursing assessments, monitoring, interventions and care planning for patients on an epilepsy monitoring unit.
Registered Nurse
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
Denver, CO
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed care of a pediatric patient with history of respiratory illness within the home and school setting.
- Provided medications via inhalation, orally and through a gastrostomy tube for the patient.
- Monitored and assessed patient condition throughout the shift, providing updates in electronic medical record as necessary, and updating the parent of the patient's status.
- Followed the patient's care plan and implemented interventions to facilitate the well being of the patient.
- Provided education, supervision, and companionship for the patient while he was not in school.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed nursing care of 3-4 patients with a variety of complex health problems in a fast paced medical Step Down unit.
- Monitored and assessed patients, performed nursing tasks, participated in treatment planning, utilized critical thinking to identify and communicate changes in patient condition, coordinated between different members of the treatment team, and advocated for the needs of patients and their families.
- Provided education to patients and their families regarding medications, care plans, disease processes, and discharge planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH08.2019
Skills
- Provides compassionate and patient-centered care
- Utilizes critical thinking to improve patient outcomes
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Possesses good communication skills
- Able to empathize and prioritize patient needs
- Experience charting with EPIC
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Franciscan University Of Steubenville
03.2023 - 03.2023
ICU RN
St Joseph's Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
07.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
St Joseph's Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Allegheny Health Network
08.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Franciscan University of Steubenville