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MARIA SOKOLO

Philadelphia

Summary

Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with strong foundation in nursing supervision and team leadership. Successfully managed healthcare teams, ensuring high standards of patient care and compliance with medical protocols. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and effective communication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Deer Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Patient care, medication administration, patient’s assessment, accept physicians orders, supervised LPN’s and nurse aide
  • Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
  • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Registered Nurse

ATC Agency-TUH COVID Clinic
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Registered patient’s into EPIC EMR system, reconstituted COVID-19 vaccines, administered COVID-19 vaccinations, documented into EPIC vaccine administration, patient education, symptom management.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse

ATC Agency TUH-Outpatient Neurosurgery
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Obtained vital signs and updated patient medical and surgical history, medication reconciliation, evaluated and identified the needs of the patient, performed neurological assessments, communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team. Provided telephone support and phone triaged, provided patient education, uploaded MRI, CT imaging into Lifimage, placed MRI, CT, physical therapy, EEG orders per MD approval. Comforted family and loved one.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Practical Nurse

Lakeview Assisted Living
05.2014 - 02.2020
  • Obtained vital signs, admitted patients, performed head to toe and skin assessments, accepted physicians orders, administered medications, vaccinations and intramuscular injections to patients. Performed wound care. Supervised Certified Nursing Assistants.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Practical Nurse

Ann’s Choice- Nursing Rehabilitation Center
11.2017 - 10.2018
  • Obtained vital signs, admitted patients, performed head to toe and skin assessments, accepted physicians orders, administered medications, vaccinations and intramuscular injections to patients, performed wound care, assisted patients with ADL’s, feeding. Educated patients and their family members of conditions. Discharged patients. Supervised Certified nursing assistants.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through timely and efficient medication administration.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Education

Nursing Bachelors degree -

Suncoast College of Health
Bradenton, FL
01.2021

Practical Nursing diploma - undefined

Jersey College
Erwing, NJ
10.2013

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Nursing staff management
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient care assignments
  • Chart audits
  • Dosage interpretation
  • Physical Assessments
  • Supervised CNA’s
  • EPIC EMR outpatient documentation
  • Perform limited neurological assessments
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Temp RN, LICENSE #TLRN062897, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 03/25/2021 - 12/30/2023
  • RN, LICENSE #770764-01, Commonwealth of New York, 06/08/2021 - 06/30/2024
  • LPN, LICENSE #PN297114, 03/14/2014 - 06/30/2024
  • CPR, AED & First Aid Certification -AHA, 02/11/2022 - 02/2024

LNGG

French: speak, read and write
Lingala & Kikongo: speak, read and write

Timeline

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Deer Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

ATC Agency-TUH COVID Clinic
03.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

ATC Agency TUH-Outpatient Neurosurgery
02.2022 - 12.2022

Practical Nurse

Ann’s Choice- Nursing Rehabilitation Center
11.2017 - 10.2018

Practical Nurse

Lakeview Assisted Living
05.2014 - 02.2020

Practical Nursing diploma - undefined

Jersey College

Nursing Bachelors degree -

Suncoast College of Health

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