Mary Soja
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 6-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Certified in Stroke and BLS. Kind and compassionate professional with expertise in performing diagnostic procedures, including lab draws and stroke assessment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Stroke Unit
Martin Health-Cleveland Clinic
Port St. Lucie, FL
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Stroke certified to provide quality care for patients with specific needs and targeted care plans related to stroke.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Neuro/Urologist
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Dialysis
Hurley Medical Center
Flint, MI
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baker College School of Nursing
Flint, MI03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2009
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Stroke Unit
Martin Health-Cleveland Clinic
04.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Neuro/Urologist
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
07.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Dialysis
Hurley Medical Center
08.2014 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baker College School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
University of Phoenix
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