Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Communication Skills
Certification
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Soojin Soto

Severna Park,USA

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Spring Arbor Assisted Living, excelling in patient advocacy and team leadership. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and administer medication while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Recognized for effective communication and attention to detail, enhancing patient care and team collaboration.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CMT and CNA

Spring Arbor Assisted Living
Severna Park, MD
08.2023 - Current
  • Follows administration protocol.
  • Report all resident changes in condition promptly to the nurse.
  • Team leader and supervise CNA and caregiver staff.

CNA and CMT

Sunrise Senior Living
Severna Park, MD
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Conducted routine checks on resident vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
  • Faciliated activities of dailly living, personal hygene management, feeng and ambulation.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in the system.
  • Observe and report unusual symptoms and changes to the nurse.

CNA

Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
Baltimore, MD
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Etc.

CNA/CMT, Patient Interpreter

Shine Senior Medical Center
Columbia, USA
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Monitored and cared for 85 elderly patients.
  • Electronically logged patient vitals and daily activity.
  • Distributed medication and supported nursing staff.
  • Transported and accompanied patients to medical appointments.
  • Served as interpreter (Korean-English) to assist patients in clearly understanding and communicating with medical personnel.

Owner

Benfield Day Spa
Severna Park, USA
01.1995 - 12.2003
  • Founded, owned and operated salon, licensed technician, managed business operations, staff and finances.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Medical Interpreter Certified

LA Interpretation And Translation School
Los Angeles, CA
04-2021

Nursing Assistant Training Academy - CPR, CNA, CMT Courses

Fomen Nursing Assistant Training Academy
Glen Burnie, Maryland
03-2018

Diploma -

Meade Senior High School
Fort Meade, Maryland
01.1990

Skills

  • CPR Certified
  • Medication administration
  • Patient documentation
  • Team leadership
  • Certified medication technician
  • Certified nursing assistant
  • Certified korean-English and English-Korean medical interpreter
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electronic health records
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Cultural competency
  • Patient advocacy
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Effective communication

Volunteer Experience

  • Piney Orchard Ice Skating Team, Odenton, MD, 2018
  • Jones Station Elementary, Drama Club, Severna Park, MD, 2018
  • Family Readiness Group, US Army Base, Osan City, South Korea, 2017
  • Army Battalion Excursions, US Army Base, Osan City, South Korea, 2016

Communication Skills

Bi-lingual in Korean and English, Familiar with American and Korean cultures including cuisine preferences, Strong Interpersonal skills from experience as business owner, Professional in stressful situations, well versed in conflict management, Responds well to constructive criticism and feedback

Certification

  • Certified Medical Korean-English Interpreter
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Medication Technician
  • CPR Certified
  • First Aid Certified

Timeline

CMT and CNA

Spring Arbor Assisted Living
08.2023 - Current

CNA and CMT

Sunrise Senior Living
11.2022 - 08.2023

CNA

Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
10.2022 - 12.2022

CNA/CMT, Patient Interpreter

Shine Senior Medical Center
01.2018 - 05.2019

Owner

Benfield Day Spa
01.1995 - 12.2003

Graduate Certificate - Medical Interpreter Certified

LA Interpretation And Translation School

Nursing Assistant Training Academy - CPR, CNA, CMT Courses

Fomen Nursing Assistant Training Academy

Diploma -

Meade Senior High School