Mary Joanna Sahyoun
St Cloud,MN
Summary
Talented Licensed Practical Nurse skilled at completing daily assignments and contributing to team success. Always willing to take on any task. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies. A talented healthcare professional trained in patient care and nursing team support. Stays on top of care demands with diligent attention to patient needs: excellent patient relations and time management skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Centra Care Hospital
St Cloud, MN
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Conducted routine procedures, including catheterizations and wound care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Assist with patient admission, and administering blood, care for patient with NG tube, PEG tubes, and patient with tracheostomy, colostomy, and ileostomy.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assist at the orthopedic unit with patient with immobilization, such as buck's traction, skin traction, and skeletal traction.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Good Shepherd Community
Sauk Rapids, MN
05.2024 - Current
- Used initiative to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs.
- Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Prepared patients for treatments, visits, and social activities.
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Measured intake and output levels accurately to help manage fluids balance in body.
Caregiver
Prelude Homes and Services
Woodbury, MN
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed basic housekeeping tasks for safe living environment.
- Checked on residents multiple times throughout shift.
- Helped patients move safely in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ambulated clients using safe mobilization techniques.
- Laundered clothing, towels and bedsheets and replaced used bedding with fresh.
Caregiver
New Perspective Senior Living
Woodbury, MN
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Helped patients move safely in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Communicated clearly with residents, family members, and other caregivers.
- Monitored clients' vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Caregiver
Home Instead
Maplewood, MN
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported patients to continue participating in daily living activities.
- Delivered empathetic, compassionate, and person-centered care to all patients.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain clean and safe environment for clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through oral care, hair care, nail care, and toileting assistance.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
St Cloud Technical and Community College
St Cloud, MN12-2024
Skills
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Care
- IV Maintenance
- Patient Assessments
- Oxygen therapy
- General housekeeping ability
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Recording vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Charting and recording
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Caring for wounds
Language
English
Fluent
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Centra Care Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Good Shepherd Community
05.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Prelude Homes and Services
11.2019 - 07.2020
Caregiver
New Perspective Senior Living
05.2018 - 10.2019
Caregiver
Home Instead
08.2017 - 04.2018
Diploma - Nursing
St Cloud Technical and Community College