Catherine Soto
Queen Creek
Summary
Dedicated RN with experience in triaging patient needs and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance care delivery. Proven track record in developing individualized care plans and ensuring compliance with quality standards, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Passionate about delivering compassionate care and maintaining high performance in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage Nurse
Noble Hospice
Mesa
04.2025 - Current
- Managed urgent care requests, facilitating timely responses and interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient symptoms and triaged care needs effectively.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Coordinated communication between patients, families, and medical staff seamlessly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical times.
- Documented patient information in electronic health record systems accurately.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, enhancing patient care through continuing education and professional development.
RN Case Manager
Noble Hospice
Gilbert
04.2023 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and support to clients and families during end-of-life stages, enhancing their comfort and dignity.
- Developed individualized care plans through regular assessments and checkups.
- Facilitated communication between family members and physicians to effectively address patient needs and improve care coordination.
- Oversaw hospice aide visits to uphold care standards, ensuring quality and consistency in client services.
- Collaborated with social workers, chaplains, and resource staff to coordinate comprehensive care.
Surgical Technologist
Honor Health
Scottsdale
05.2017 - 04.2023
- Assisted surgeons by providing necessary tools during operations.
- Ensured sterility, cleanliness, and functionality of instruments and equipment through meticulous checks.
- Anticipated needs for instrumentation and equipment during procedures.
- Maximized equipment usability by coordinating configurations for optimal setup.
- Enhanced surgical preparation by delivering individualized preferences to staff.
- Prepared operative suite by assembling essential supplies, equipment, and instruments prior to surgery.
- Streamlined operations by organizing training for new staff and students.
- Advocated for quality standards in patient care delivery.
- Suggested guidelines for proper use of equipment and acquisition of necessary supplies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Phoenix01-2022
Associates of Science - Surgical Technology
GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Phoenix01-2017
Skills
- Telephone triage
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Quality improvement
- Surgical assistance
- Compassionate care
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Teen Outreach Program - Phoenix, AZ (2015-2017)
- Child Crisis - Phoenix,AZ (2016-2017)
- Team Cure- Tempe, AZ (2019)
- Aris Foundation - Tempe,AZ (2024-2026)
Accomplishments
- President of Gateway Community College's Surgical Technology Program (2017)
- Sigma Theta Tau (2024)
- Noble Heart Award - Recognition from staff and family members for my service during their loved ones end of life journey (2024-2025)
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (2017-2023)
- Registered Nurse (2023-Current)
Timeline
Triage Nurse
Noble Hospice
04.2025 - Current
RN Case Manager
Noble Hospice
04.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Honor Health
05.2017 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Associates of Science - Surgical Technology
GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE