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<span class="user-name "><span class="user-name__text">mary sousa</span></span>

mary sousa
BSN, RN

North Reading, MA

Specialties

Educational/Research, Critical Care, Radiology


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Professional Achievements:

SUMMARY

Experienced Clinical Nurse Executive with creative vision and a proven track record of creating multifaceted programs to solve complex educational voids both domestically and abroad. Keen ability to build strong productive sustainable teams through recruiting the right talent, securing funding and the necessary resources to accomplish the project. Exceptional relationship broker, ability to form strategic partnerships and alliances with key groups. Able to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Highly skilled career professional with more than 20 years leadership experience in both acute care and subacute care settings, inpatient and outpatient units, for-profit and non-profit facilities.  Clinical specialty in Critical Care (MICU/SICU/Tele), Radiologic and Imaging Nursing, and Life Style Management and Risk Reduction (Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab/Weight Management).

Strong critical care, clinical skills and nursing education experience. Clinical liaison to four nursing education programs, selected participant to serve on the Massachusetts Task Force for Clinical Placement

PROJECTS

Clinical Advisor/Program Developer to SHURinc. Group raised funds to purchase Ultrasound equipment, and brought Ultrasound Technology to a Midwives' clinic in rural mountain area of Guatemala. Organized and facilitated the delivery of repelling equipment to firefighters/first responders used to rescue victims during mud season. Provided training and education on use of AED, Cardiac Monitoring and Oxygen monitors to the clinic personnel, fire-department, Red-Cross. Established a low fidelity simulation lab for new staff training and reinforcement of skills.

 

President for the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) represented Radiology nursing in the US and aboard, developed nursing education programs (Pedi, Capnography, Radiation Safety), building the body of knowledge required to care for patients in imaging environment.  Provided leadership and vision for future growth. Increased IRC offerings by 300%, increased profits, and grew membership. Specializing in virtual distant learning (courses in US, Saudi Arabia), utilizing simulation and didact, and customizing educational programs to fit requests and needs.

 
Marketing Specialist and Liaison for New England Chapter-ARIN (NEC-ARIN). Successful in building bridges and alliances with other nursing specialty organizations, educational institutions, and healthcare groups. Influential in the overall growth of the organization and perpetuating the mission of NEC-ARIN.

 
Organizes two full day Radiology Nursing Education Symposiums each year, rotating locations within New England, diversifying membership. Responsible for planning the overall event, including the recruitment of speakers and vendor partners, selecting the site location, managing the event schedule, organizing food, beverages, and parking, and ensure the overall logistical success of the event.
 
Serves as a Mentor to Nursing Students, new Board members and emerging leaders. Developed mentorship with President of National Student Nurses Association. Invited speaker for Nursing Students at UMass Boston. 
 
Served as an Education Committee Member for the Northeast Organization of Nurse Educators. Recruited Keynote speaker. Assists with vendor displays, organizes attendees, and assists the planning of the Annual Education Symposium "Educating the Educator".

 

Healthcare Consultant Independent, specializes at coordinating with various teams to enhance understanding of healthcare environment, optimizing and streamlining operations, evaluating products and quality data.


Work History

M F Sousa Consulting in North Reading, MA
Consultant/Project Management — May, 2017

Education History

Mount Auburn Hosptial School of Nursing
1974 to 1977

Emmanual College
2005 to 2008


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