Sonia Maklezow
Nurse
Surpise,AZ
Summary
Professional with strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and resource utilization.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care conferences, integrating diverse perspectives to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
- Managed support services, enhancing communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients to facilitate seamless care.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
Banner Boswell Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2023
- Obtained patient history and physical, assessed wounds, documented findings for physician, and formulated comprehensive care and discharge plans.
- Assisted physician with surgical procedures, administered injectable and topical agents, reviewed patient consent, and provided postop care and education. Prepared patients for hyperbaric treatments and operated chambers for dive procedures.
- Perform dressing changes, compression wraps, vac therapy, cast application, skin substitute procedures and grafting procedures.
- Facilitated home health services, coordinated laboratory procedures and imaging studies (MRI, CT, X-ray, EKG), and arranged vascular consults and angiograms. Reviewed diagnostics and laboratory data, reporting abnormal results to physicians and care teams.
Interim Manager, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
Banner Boswell Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2023
- Performed as Interim Manager for two years while working at the Boswell Wound Center, which oversees the operations of Wound Clinic and Hyperbaric Unit.
- Managed patient assignments and staff allocations. Facilitated unit meetings, determined schedules, and supervised clinical staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance in chart and billing audits. Collaborated with physicians and Medical Director to enhance patient care and promote employee retention.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
RN, Emergency Room
Banner Boswell Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2023
- Transferred to ER during COVID, triaged patients for staff by utilizing nursing skills to assess condition and obtain medical history for timely care.
- Educated family members on patient care plans in emergency room to ensure understanding and collaboration.
- Maintained strict infection control measures to minimize risk of transmission within the Emergency Department setting.
RN, Outpatient Infusion
Banner Boswell Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2023
- Aided in outpatient infusion department for multiple shifts during COVID. Administer blood transfusions, iron therapy, immune globulin, immunologic agents, central line, port maintenance and B12 and Vaccine injections.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
RN, Case Manager
Gentiva Home Health
01.2009 - 07.2014
- Provide admission case management and skilled nursing visits for patients in a home care setting.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Associates of Applied Science -
05-2008
Registered Nurse - RN
05.2001 -
Internship-New Grad Program - undefined
08-2008
Skills
Empathetic patient communication
Healthcare regulations
Lifesaving CPR/BLS expertise
Critical decision-making
Team leadership
Comprehensive patient assessments
Thoughtful solution planning
Decision-making
Time management
Customer service
Verbal and written communication
Task delegation
Certification
June 2023 CPR/BLS Certificated
Timeline
RN Case Manager - Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
01.2024 - Current
Interim Manager, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine - Banner Boswell Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2023
RN, Emergency Room - Banner Boswell Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2023
RN, Outpatient Infusion - Banner Boswell Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2023
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine - Banner Boswell Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2023
RN, Case Manager - Gentiva Home Health
01.2009 - 07.2014
Arizona State Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse , RN
05.2001 -
John C. Lincoln ICU - Internship-New Grad Program,
Glendale Community College - Associates of Applied Science,
Awards
Starfish Award Banner Boswell Hospital
Western Region Star Award Gentiva Home Heath
Employee of the Month, Abrazo Arrowhead