Maryann Sopko
Murrysville,PA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/MT
Forbes Regional Hospital
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
09.1987 - Current
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN/Nursing Instructor
Boyce Community College
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Worked with nursing students in the nursing lab to help with taking vitals, foley care, cental line dressings and needed nursing skils prior to implementing them in the clinical setting
RN
West Penn Hospital
Bloomfield, Pa/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
06.1986 - 09.1987
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Worked on a mother-baby postpartum unit. Assisted moms with infant care, educated on proper bathing and assisted with breast feeding moms.
- Did bloodwork for infants for discharged
- Assisted moms with postpartum care
Nurses Aide
Jefferson Hospital
Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
06.1983 - 09.1983
- Educated patients on proper hygiene practices and nutrition guidelines.
- Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior, reporting any changes to the nursing staff.
- Kept rooms clean and orderly; changed linens; stocked supplies.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs in a timely manner.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels of assigned patients according to hospital protocol.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
RN/GN/Nursing Assistant
Westmoreland Manor Nursing Home
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi, WV05-1984
Skills
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Health promotion
- Discharge planning
- Discharge coordination
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Lab result interpretation
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient assessments
- Medication distribution
- Palliative and pain management
- Personal care needs
- Patient discharging
- Critical care
- Feeding pumps
- Family education
- Newborn care
- Acute care expertise
- IV setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Palliative care awareness
- Collecting vitals
- Follow-up calls
- Patient assessment
- ADL assistance
Timeline
RN/Nursing Instructor
Boyce Community College
08.2005 - 06.2010
RN/MT
Forbes Regional Hospital
09.1987 - Current
RN
West Penn Hospital
06.1986 - 09.1987
Nurses Aide
Jefferson Hospital
06.1983 - 09.1983
RN/GN/Nursing Assistant
Westmoreland Manor Nursing Home
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alderson-Broaddus College
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