Patient Care Medical Assistant
Resume:
Lisa Soto, RN, BSN
Castroville, TX 78009
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Professional Summary
I am a licensed RN with greater than 15 years of experience in direct patient care as well as in both managerial and administrative positions. I have over 2O years combined experience as a CNA, Medical Assistant and RN. I have experience in acute inpatient hospital settings, outpatient, as well as the emergency department in both urban and rural demographic settings. I have had the opportunity to work in both Home Health and Home Hospice setting as an RN Case Manager. As of January 2020, I have worked generally Medical Surgical, as a traveling contract RN. I have always enjoyed patient care with a focus on patient education. I hope for the opportunity to continue to expand my knowledge as well as share that knowledge with others to optimize their healthcare journey.
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Skills
Able to multitask
Strong clinical knowledge
Can work in a team or also independently.
Willingness to learn
Strong communicator
Organized
Work Experience
Supplemental Health Care
Cottonwood Heights, UT
09/25/23 TO PRESENT
Ascension St Thomas – Midtown
Nashville, TN
Provide medical care and education to Med Surg / Neuro patients and Stroke Stepdown, following unit and facility policies and procedures. Document all assessment and findings in EMR, contact physicians and ancillary staff as necessary to help facilitate a better overall patient outcome.
CHG Healthcare – RN NETWORK
Boca Raton, FL
6/26/22 to 6/28/23
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
San Antonio, TX
1//28/23 – 6/28/23 contract complete
Provided care to Medical Surgical patients with float assignments to ER, Neurology, Oncology and
Medical, in compliance with facility policies and procedures. Communicated with Physicians and ancillary staff to develop, implement and evaluate best plan of care for patient physical and psychosocial needs.
University of Tennessee Hospital
Knoxville, TN
10/31/22-1/06/23 contract complete
Provided care to Orthopedic Trauma patients in Level I acute care hospital setting. Collaborated with ancillary, Physical and Occupational Therapies to provide optimal therapeutic environment for patient recovery. Provided education and support to patients and family members, addressing concerns and questions regarding expectations and options for transition to home or tertiary care.
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
6/26/22 – 10/29/22 contract complete
Provided care to Medical Surgical patients following facility policy, most cost effective and evidence-based practice. Provide patient centric education to prepare patients for successful transition home after discharge from acute facility. Communicated with physicians and ancillary staff to provide the best care possible.
Cross Country Healthcare
Boca Raton, FL
1/2021 to 4/09/2022
Memorial Hospital
Carbondale, IL
1/2022 – 4/2022 contract complete
Manage care of Medical Surgical and COVID isolation patients in an Level II Trauma inpatient hospital setting. Following appropriate protocol and practice per facility and as deemed appropriate on case-to-case basis. Communicate with other disciplines to ensure appropriate issues are addressed in a timely and cost-effective manner. Float to ICU stepdown as needed.
Tristar Summit Hospital
Nashville, TN
7/2021 – 12/202 contract complete
Manage care of patients across age spectrum in an acute inpatient Medical setting. Provide direct patient care, administer and document medications and document care in a timely manner in EMR. Communicate with care providers and ancillary staff to ensure an appropriate individual plan of care is established and followed for each patient.
Select Specialty Hospital
West Allis, Wi
1/2021 – 6/2021 contract complete
Manage care of patients in Critical Illness Recovery Hospital. Communicate with other disciplines to assure appropriate plan of care. Provide direct patient care to patients requiring acute long-term care for multi system illness.
Decatur County General Hospital
Parsons, TN
9/2016 to 4/15/2020 Reason left: Facility Closure
Charge RN / ER RN
11/2017-4/15/2020
Provide care of patients on the Medical floor as well as ER. Supervision of LPN's on floor, communication with Providers to ensure appropriate and timely interventions. Provide direct patient care to patients across the health spectrum as they present to the ER.
Director of Nursing, Interim
4/2017-11/2017
Administrative duties including supervision and evaluation of nurses in acute care hospital. Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance and adherence to practice and policy standards.
Nursing Supervisor, Discharge Planner
9/2016- 4/2017
Administrative duties including supervision and evaluation of nurses in acute care hospital. Work directly with patients and families to assess needs for maintenance of health after discharge. Work directly with vendors and health care providers to develop a network of health care resources for optimal utilization of services.
Perry County Community Hospital
Linden, TN
11/2015- 10/2016 Reason left: Facility Closure
Charge RN
Manage and provide care of patients in acute care setting. Communication with LPN's and Providers to relay pertinent information and ensure appropriate and timely care. Manage staffing and acuity challenges to provide appropriate staffing coverage.
Advocate at Home
Downers Grove, Il
3/2014- 9/2015 Reason left: Moved out of State
Home Care RN Case Manager
Develop home care plan based on patient assessment at home and MD orders. Provide tools to patients based on individual learning styles to assist with compliance to care plan. Educate patient on disease processes and wellness plan.
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Elgin, Il
3/2008 - 3/2014 Reason left: Opportunity to learn
Med Surg Floor RN/ Charge RN
Provide direct patient care to post operative patients, communicate with providers and other members of patient care team. Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement evidence-based practices. Manage admission and discharges on floor to ensure adequate staffing is available in a cost effective and patient centered care model.
Midwest Heart Specialists
Winfield, Il
9/2000- 3/2008 Reason left: Received RN licensure
Cardiovascular Technician / Medical Assistant
Assist RN and MD in outpatient cardiology clinic. Assist in outpatient testing, procedures and monitoring under supervision of RN.
Central DuPage Hospital
Winfield, Il
6/1997- 9/2000 Reason left: Opportunity to learn
Patient Care Technician
Provide direct patient care under supervision of RN on step down cardiology floor and interventional / ICU.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing- 2011
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Associates of Applied Science, Nursing- 2007
Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL
License
State of Tennessee RN # 211000 (compact) expiration 11/30/24
State of Illinois RN # 041.366994 (non compact) expiration 5/31/24
Certifications
ACLS exp 4/2024
PALS exp 4/2024
BLS exp 8/2024
NIHHS exp 4/2024
References
Xiomara Buchhorn, MSN, RN Med Surg Director
Stone Oak Hospital
San Antonio, TX
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Suvana Valencia, RN, Med Surg Manager
Stone Oak Hospital
San Antonio, TX
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Kelly Deering, RN
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