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Miami, Florida
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MIRIAM SOSA
EDUCATION
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Master in Nursing; Education
2002 – 2004 Florida International University Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
1991 – 1993 LaGuardia Community College L.I.C., New York
Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assistant
1984 – 1986 LaGuardia Community College L.I.C, New York
Associate of Science in Business Administration
CLINICAL
TRAINING
1/2004 – 4/2004 South Miami Hospital – Critical Care Unit
9/2003 – 12/2003 Mercy Hospital – Respiratory Unit
9/2002 – 12/2002 Kendall Regional Hospital – Med /Surg Unit
4/1993 – 6/1993 Henry & Mark Hecker Physical Therapy Practice, N.Y.
1/1993 – 3/1993 Kings Harbor Nursing and Rehab Center, N. Y.
9/1992 – 12/1992 Mount Sinai Hospital, Rehab Dept., N.Y.
EMPLOYMENT
2004 – Present Baptist Hospital – Miami, Florida
Registered Nurse
Capacity Management- Accountable for appropriate patient placement through collaboration with
nursing units. Develop strategies, plans and facilitate through bed placement control with Emergency
Department, Surgical, and Nursing Units. Collaborate with physicians, patient access and admitting nurses,
and nursing leaders to prioritize patient’s needs to facilitate transfers and direct admissions. Rounding of
Department to proactively plan for discharges, admission and transfers from different units and hospitals.
Worked as a bed side nurse with adult population in the Float Pool in the following units; Orthopedics
Neurology, Respiratory, Cardiac, Oncology, GYN, Med-Surg, Rehab.
1998 - 2005 Kendall Regional Hospital – Miami, Florida
Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem
Worked with patients with a variety of diagnosis including orthopedics, neurological, surgical and
wound care in an acute care setting
1996 – 1998 Home Health Services – Miami, Florida
Physical Therapist Assistant
Worked with patients with a variety of diagnosis in their home settings
1996 – 1998 NovaCare – Jackson Heights Rehab Center – Miami, Florida
Physical Therapist Assistant
Worked with geriatric patients with a variety of orthopedic and neurological diagnosis and wound care
in a skilled nursing facility and rehab center
Member of the wound care committee
1995 – 1996 NovaCare – Blue Sea Nursing Home – Port Monmouth, New Jersey
Physical Therapist Assistant
Worked with patients with a variety of orthopedics, neurological diagnosis and wound care in a skilled
nursing facility and rehab center.
1993 – 1995 Workmen’s Circle Nursing Home – Bronx, New York
Supervisor / Physical Therapist Assistant
Assisted with delegation of assignments to physical therapists, facilitated interdisciplinary communication
and collaboration, monitored to assure patient’s assessments/care plans were developed; implemented
reviewed and revised as necessary and in compliance with regulations and standards, monitored for accuracy
and completeness of all documentations and investigations of incidents, maintained positive work
environment between PT and other departments, made rounds on patients’ to assure patients’ satisfaction
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIP
12/2003 Pi Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau
REFERENCES
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