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Maria Soubra

Belleville,NJ

Summary

Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 8 year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Nurse Manager

Atlantic Health System
01.2015 - Current
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
  • Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
  • Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
  • Streamlined steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
  • Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited and hired staff.
  • Collaborate with Unit Nurse Manager to maintain daily operations.

Registered Nurse

Atlantic Health System
08.2005 - 01.2015
  • 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.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Medical Assistant

Rober S. Freda, DC
04.1996 - 09.2013
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing and organizing.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
06.2025

Diploma in Nursing - Registered Nurse

Mountainside School of Nursing
Montclair, NJ
06.2005

Skills

  • Evaluation
  • Employee Relations
  • Care Coordination
  • Quality Control
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Staff Development
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Hiring and Terminations
  • Corrective Action Implementation
  • Staff Coaching and Mentoring
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Compliance Oversight
  • Conflict Management

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Assistant Nurse Manager

Atlantic Health System
01.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse

Atlantic Health System
08.2005 - 01.2015

Medical Assistant

Rober S. Freda, DC
04.1996 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Diploma in Nursing - Registered Nurse

Mountainside School of Nursing

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