Steven Soares, RN, BSN
13011 Bellerive Lane, Orlando
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with strong background in Trauma Quality Improvement. Demonstrated expertise working in a high volume Level I trauma center providing process improvement strategies to achieve and maintain verification for State and American College of Surgeons quality standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN House Supervisor
Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2025
- Provided management and operational oversight to the hospital, functioning as a patient care expert by advising and directing nursing personnel and responding clinical emergencies.
- Coordinated daily bed meetings and rounds to assess patient care units to ascertain the condition of patients and evaluate staffing needs.
- Responsible for bed management and placement of patients to facilitate timely and safe patient flow.
- Advocated for patients and families, implementing hospital plans and evaluating care activities against quality standards.
Trauma Quality Improvement Coordinator
Orlando Regional Medical Center
03.2015 - 07.2020
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated aspects of the Trauma PIPS plan to achieve and maintain State and ACS Verification.
- Analyzed performance improvement activities and trauma registry data for patterns and trends in the delivery of trauma care.
- Completed concurrent review of trauma cases to identify quality issues, timeliness of treatment protocols throughout the continuum of care.
- Coordinated monthly Multidisciplinary Trauma Quality meetings. Participated in daily Trauma Morning Handoff to support the objectives of the Trauma PIPS plan.
RN Case Manager
Camaraderie Foundation
04.2013 - 02.2015
- Provided case management services to Veterans and their families to access mental health counseling.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams in a patient centered care system, coordinating comprehensive care plans to enhance client outcomes and streamline healthcare service.
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
U.S. Naval Hospital
08.2009 - 11.2012
- Led emergency department operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient workflow management.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance in critical situations.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve patient outcomes and streamline emergency response processes.
- Analyzed departmental performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced operational efficiency.
Instructor
Officer Training Command, U.S. Navy
08.2005 - 07.2009
- Faculty member providing mentoring and academic instruction to new Nurse Corps Officers.
- Led professional development sessions for peers, sharing best practices in instructional strategies and classroom management.
Flight Nurse
U.S. Navy
01.2004 - 08.2005
- Administered advanced life support measures during air transport for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with medical teams to stabilize patients prior to and during flight operations.
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by fixed-wing aircraft.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
07.2000 - 01.2004
- Charge Nurse for Level II emergency department providing triage and treatment for >40,000 annual visits.
- Trauma Nurse Assigned to a mobile Shock Trauma Detachment providing trauma care to wounded and severely injured personnel in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL05-2000
Skills
- EMR -Epic, Sunrise, Image Trend
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Microsoft Office
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
Timeline
RN House Supervisor
Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2025
Trauma Quality Improvement Coordinator
Orlando Regional Medical Center
03.2015 - 07.2020
RN Case Manager
Camaraderie Foundation
04.2013 - 02.2015
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
U.S. Naval Hospital
08.2009 - 11.2012
Instructor
Officer Training Command, U.S. Navy
08.2005 - 07.2009
Flight Nurse
U.S. Navy
01.2004 - 08.2005
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
07.2000 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Licensure
Florida - RN9170921