Maryam Sobola
Norwich,NY
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.Diligent soon to be college graduate focused on healthcare and dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. Team-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Buffalo, NY
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Delivered safe, high-quality hemodialysis treatments for multiple patients per shift
- Performed arteriovenous (AV) fistula and graft cannulation using aseptic technique
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Monitored patient status (vital signs, fluid balance, and access sites) and reported abnormalities to the RN
- Initiated and discontinued dialysis treatments according to protocol
- Assessed AV fistulas, grafts, and central lines for patency and complications
- Maintained strict infection control and safety standards
- Responded appropriately to complications such as hypotension, cramping, and machine alarms
- Collaborated with RNs and interdisciplinary team to provide safe, patient-centered care
PCT Preceptor
DaVita
Buffalo, New York
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Trained and oriented 3 new Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
- Provided hands-on instruction in cannulation, machine setup, and dialysis procedures
- Reinforced adherence to clinic policies, infection control, and safety protocols
- Evaluated competency and provided constructive feedback
- Served as a mentor and resource for new staff
Direct Care Aide
Aspire Health Partners
Buffalo, NY
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
Teaching Assistant
Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Graded assignments, tests, and papers based on teacher guidelines.
- Provided individual support for special needs students to enhance learning outcomes.
- Encouraged active student participation in the learning process.
Sales Associate
Wegmans
Buffalo, NY
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Utica, NY08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2023
Skills
- Bedside Care
- Attentive to People
- Problem Identification
- Progress Tracking
- Team Collaboration
- Caring Companionship
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Client Safety and First Aid
Certifications
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
Clinical Experience
Fundamentals of Nursing
The Lutheran Home
June – July 2025 (6 weeks)
- Built foundational nursing skills including vital signs, hygiene care, and infection control
- Provided basic patient care and safety support
Medical-Surgical Nursing (IMCU)
Wynn Hospital
September – November 2025 (16 weeks)
- Cared for patients with complex conditions in an intermediate care setting
- Performed assessments, monitored status, and assisted with interventions
Geriatric Nursing
Masonic Care Community
September – October 2025 (6 weeks)
- Provided care to older adults with chronic illness and functional decline
- Assisted with ADLs, mobility, and fall prevention
Psychiatric Nursing
Rome Memorial Hospital
October – November 2025 (6 weeks)
- Used therapeutic communication with patients experiencing mental health disorders
- Supported safety monitoring and interdisciplinary care
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Upstate University Hospital
January – April 2026 (16 weeks)
- Provided direct patient care including assessments, medications, and documentation
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care
Pediatrics
Upstate University Hospital
January – March 2026 (6 weeks)
- Assisted in care of pediatric patients and supported family-centered care
Obstetrics (Maternal-Newborn)
Wynn Hospital
March – April 2026 (6 weeks)
- Assisted with care of laboring, postpartum patients, and newborns
- Supported patient education and newborn assessments
Medical-Surgical Nursing (Current)
Wynn Hospital
May 2026 – Present (16 weeks)
- Continuing to build clinical judgment, prioritization, and medication administration skills
- Managing multiple patients under RN supervision
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Buffalo
01.2024 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
09.2023 - 04.2025
PCT Preceptor
DaVita
09.2023 - 04.2025
Direct Care Aide
Aspire Health Partners
04.2022 - 04.2025
Sales Associate
Wegmans
10.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College