Yazmin Soto
Perth Amboy,NJ
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in political campaigning, organizer, and patient care, having excelled as a delegate representative volunteer at 1199 SEIU NJ. Proven ability in event coordination and advocacy efforts, effectively engaging communities and enhancing delegate participation. Negotiating contracts for nursing homes for 10 years, coordination with bringing together different elements such as people, resources to function cohesively. Subcommittee 1199 member, rank-and-file member 1199, skilled in medication administration, and fostering teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Delegate Representative Volunteer
1199 Seiu NJ
Iselin, New Jersey
07.2004 - Current
- Facilitated communication between union members and leadership.
- Organized community outreach events to educate workers on their rights.
- Supported members in navigating benefits and resources offered by the union.
- Collaborated with teams to address member concerns and resolve issues.
- Engaged in advocacy efforts to promote fair labor practices among members.
- Conducted surveys to gather feedback from union members on key issues.
- Participated in strategy meetings to discuss union goals and initiatives.
- Assisted with the preparation and organization of delegate materials for conferences.
- Collaborated closely with other members of staff to ensure smooth running of all events.
- Developed an overall strategy for increasing delegate attendance at events.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by delegates while attending events.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for delegates prior to arrival at event site.
- Produced regular reports on delegate attendance figures for management review.
- Captured photos and videos for candidate promotion.
- Called voters to promote candidate by sharing policies and general voting information.
- Attended campaign events and meetings to record notes, transport materials and assist staff.
- Recruited and managed groups of volunteers.
- Promoted campaign message to voters through in-person and door-to-door interactions.
- Attended dinners and special events to meet people and develop relationships.
- Supported local candidates for political office.
LPN
ALAMEDA REHAB NURSING HOME
Perth Amboy, NJ
07.2001 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Utilized electronic health records to maintain accurate patient information and documentation.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
CNA
Alameda nursing home
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
07.2001 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Documented patient information accurately in care records.
- Participated in training sessions for new staff members.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
Associate of Science -
Universal Training Institute
12-2022
Skills
- Political campaigning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Election management
- Legislative review
- Education policy
- Project management
- Goal setting
- Advocacy efforts
- Event coordination
- Delegate management
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Volunteer recruitment
- Leadership qualities
- Campaign strategy
Timeline
Delegate Representative Volunteer
1199 Seiu NJ
07.2004 - Current
LPN
ALAMEDA REHAB NURSING HOME
07.2001 - Current
CNA
Alameda nursing home
07.2001 - Current
Associate of Science -
Universal Training Institute
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