Mary Sokolowski, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN
15365 Parkwood Lane
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 238-7978
Profile: Registered Nurse with thirty-five years experience in the clinical setting. Current position as a Clinical
Nurse Specialist involves needs assessment, education, policy development, quality improvement, and evidence
based practice as a clinical expert for this Level One Trauma Center. Former position as Clinical Instructor in
the Emergency Department and Clinical Nurse Specialist for Orthopedics encompassed centralized education
classes, orientation for new employees, and inservices and competency assessment for existing employees.
Clinical experience as a staff nurse for 20 years in the acute care setting. Management experience as a Branch
Manager for a nurse staffing agency as well as serving as a Nursing Supervisor.
Career Experience:
MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 4/2010 to present;
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Emergency Department – Professional Nursing Practice; responsible for
education, policy development, quality improvement, and evidence based practice in this Level One Trauma
Center. Assist with both unit-based and central orientation and quality and compliance initiatives. Develop
annual competency assessment and training for all staff in the Emergency Department. Member of ED
Operations Committee, Unit Practice Council, Code Pink Team, Stroke and STEMI Quality, ED Informatics,
CNS Recruitment and Retention Committee, and active in Trauma Performance Improvement committees.
Involved in simulation activities within the emergency department, developing CE’s for nursing. Trauma Nurse
Core Curriculum (TNCC) Director and State Faculty for Ohio ENA TNCC.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 3/2003 to 4/2010
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Orthopaedics – 10/2009 – 4/2010; Department of Nursing Education and
Professional Practice Development; responsible for consultation, education, policy development, and research
with clinical focus in inpatient orthopaedic setting. Assisted with development and rollout of unit and system
practice, education, and quality initiatives. Served on interdisciplinary committees for orthopaedics, shared
governance for nurses, and the nursing practice council. Developed and lead interdisciplinary rounds in
orthopaedics. Instructor for certification classes for Medical/Surgical nursing certification (CMSRN),
Rehabilitation Nursing certification (CRRN), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support
(BLS).
Clinical Nurse Specialist Intern – 10/2008 – 10/2009; Department of Nursing Education and
Professional Practice Development; internship awarded with opportunities for consultation, education, policy
development, and research with clinical focus in inpatient orthopaedic setting in preparation for assuming the
CNS role.
Clinical Instructor – 3/2003 – 10/2008; Department of Nursing Education and Professional Practice
Development – developed orientation plans for new orients for centralized and unit-based education in the
Emergency Department; taught EKG and critical care classes for central orientation; designed unit-based
offerings to maintain competency for new and experienced staff. Served as BLS and ACLS Instructor; Special
Topics Instructor for Paramedics.
Independent Nursing Services, Independence, OH, 10/2000 to 3/2003
Branch Manager - Responsible for growth of company as branch of Detroit, MI office.
Developed/revised methods for application, testing, and verification of licensure and references. Responsible for
recruitment and market development.
Mary Sokolowski, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN
15365 Parkwood Lane
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 238-7978
Community Health Partners, Lorain, OH, 7/99 to 10/2000
Clinical Care Facilitator - ER - Served as Charge Nurse and assisted with set-up of new off-site ER.
Assisted with developing staffing levels, throughput, and covering emergent needs in addition to direct patient
care.
Lutheran Hospital, Cleveland, OH 8/80 to 10/2000
Nursing Supervisor - 3/99 to 10/2000 - Responsible for hospital operations on weekends including
staffing, on-call, and emergent needs. Maintained reports to Managers, Directors, and Chief Nursing Officer.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse - 3/84 to 7/99 - Duties included triage, direct care, and discharge
planning. Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN).
Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse - 8/80 to 3/84 – direct patient care and charge duties for 47 bed
Medical/Surgical unit.
Education:
Kent State University - Master of Science in Nursing; Clinical Nurse Specialist – Adult Health, 2009
University of Akron, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1999
Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing, Diploma Registered Nurse, 1980
Certifications:
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Certification; Instructor 2010; Director 2012;
Ohio State Faculty 2013
Continuing Research Education Credit (CREC)
Professional Membership:
Emergency Nurses Association - current
President, Greater Cleveland Chapter ENA - 2008
President-Elect, Greater Cleveland Chapter ENA – 2007
Secretary, Greater Cleveland Chapter ENA - 2004, 2005
Northeast Ohio Clinical Nurse Specialists NEOCNS
Presentations:
ESI Triage: A Triage Tool for Emergency Department Care; 2010-present
Trauma Nursing Core Course – 2010-present
“Spinal Cord Injury” 2009/2010 - for CRRN certification
“ Musculoskeletal System Review” 2009/2010 – for CMSRN certification
“Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in the Intensive Care Environment” 2009
“Bowel Elimination: Assessment and Intervention” 2008
“Downward Spiral – Dizziness in Elders” 2007
Cardiac Symposium 2005 - Cleveland Clinic Foundation - poster presentation,
“Defibrillation Competency Testing”
Emergency Nurses Association National Conference 2004 - poster presentation,
“Defibrillation Competency Testing”
Mary Sokolowski, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN
15365 Parkwood Lane
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 238-7978
Projects/Performance Improvement:
APN Council Award $1000 Grant - 2013 - Pediatric Emergency Distraction (PED) Project
PI: Improving Handoff Report – 2015
PI: Reducing Hemolyzed Specimens - 2014
PI Increasing Use of the Tdap Vaccine in the ED - 2013
PI: Keeping Blood Cultures Clean, Part II – 2012
Conferences:
Northern Ohio Trauma System Trauma Symposium – 2012, 2013, 2014
Emergency Nurses Association Leadership Assembly – 2011
Geriatric Nursing Conference – 2011, 2012, 2013
Northeast Ohio Clinical Nurse Specialists Conference - 2009
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists – 2009
Orthopedic Excellence through Education - 2008
Emergency Nurses Association – Leadership Assembly 2008
Emergency Nurses Association Scientific Assembly – 2004
Emergency Nurses Association Scientific Assembly – 2000
Community Involvement:
Red Cross - Disaster Health Services (2001 - 2014)
Coordinator - Compassion Companions - St. John Neumann Church (2002 - 2005)
Cleveland Triathlon – Assistant First Aid Coordinator (1999-2000)