Mary Soyka
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with over two decade of experience in surgical and school nursing, notably at HealthAlliance Hospital. Expert in patient evaluation and intervention, with a proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective communication and advocacy. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and expertise in surgical procedures, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Currently a focused and friendly School Nurse. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room Nurse
HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary's Avenue Campus
02.2005 - 08.2019
- Chronic patient care in med-surg/ oncology unit for 2+ years, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care while monitoring for up to 10 patients per shift.
- Counseled and educated patients about different medical surgical treatments, cancer treatments, and end of life/hospice care.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures currently for the past 10 years. Has worked in the circulating nurse and surgical scrub nurse roles.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures, sterility, surgical procedures and how to assist in them, and continuing education for circulating nurses and surgical techs.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
School Nurse Rn
Dutchess County B.o.c.e.s
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Oversaw health services for school students and faculty.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
School Nurse RN
Wappingers Central School District
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to interdisciplinary team.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts including proper management of current covid- 19 response.
- Delivered medications to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA, and FERPA laws and prevent information breaches.
School Registered Nurse
Hyde Park Central School District
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of student medical records in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Organized professional development opportunities for teachers regarding student-specific medical conditions like diabetes and asthma management.
- Enhanced student health by implementing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Delivered compassionate care to students experiencing illness or injury while maintaining confidentiality of their medical information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Register Nurse
Dutchess Community College
53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 126012004
Skills
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Strong clinical judgment
- Expertise in multiple surgical procedures
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/family focused Very effective communication skills with patients and staff
- Preceptor
- Strong Communication Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessment
- Health screening
- Infection control measures
- Medication Administration
Accomplishments
- Have been presented with the Louise Myers Award for Nursing excellence at Health Alliance hospital in 2015, and the Hudson Valley Magazine's excellence in nursing award in 2016
- Training
- Completed AORN perioperative 101 preceptor program 2017
- Education officer of the operating room : I was in charge of training new nurses on how to becoming surgical nurses. - Continuing education in current nursing practices and healthcare in the education setting.
Timeline
School Registered Nurse
Hyde Park Central School District
08.2021 - Current
School Nurse RN
Wappingers Central School District
11.2019 - 08.2021
School Nurse Rn
Dutchess County B.o.c.e.s
09.2019 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse, Operating Room Nurse
HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary's Avenue Campus
02.2005 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Register Nurse
Dutchess Community College
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