Marie Freire Sonny
Linden,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate recent LPN graduate with a background in the military, offering a unique blend of clinical skills and military experience. Served 15 years and currently still serving in the Army, demonstrating exceptional discipline, leadership, and teamwork abilities. Skilled in combat lifesaving, BLS, phlebotomy with a proven track record of remaining calm under pressure and adapting quickly to new situations. Proficient in providing high-quality patient care, medication administration, and treatment planning, with a strong focus on patient safety and comfort. Eager to apply my clinical knowledge and military background to a fulfilling role in nursing, contributing to a multidisciplinary healthcare team."
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Soldier
US Army
Queens, NY
06.2009 - Current
- Performed duties as a member of a security detail in support of high-level government officials.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations while executing operations.
- Organized logistics for field exercises including transportation coordination and supply management.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to provide medical aid when needed during operations.
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Maintained accurate, updated files on civilian and military personnel in battalion.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
Medical Assistant
Sunrise Medical Center
Corona, NY
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Phlebotomist
Sunrise Medical Center
Corona, NY
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
Iselin, NJ04-2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Phlebotomy
- Patient-focused care
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Quick problem solver
- Infection Control
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA
Certification
- Combat Lifesaver
- Phlebotomy
- IV therapy
- EKG
- BLS
- Medical Assistant
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Sunrise Medical Center
01.2016 - 04.2019
Phlebotomist
Sunrise Medical Center
01.2016 - 04.2019
Soldier
US Army
06.2009 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison