Akiera Baker
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in geriatric patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
The Pillars Of Biloxi
Biloxi, MS
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
PCA
Singing River Hospital
Ocean Springs, MS
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
Education
Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS07.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Martin High School
Ocean Springs, MS05.2021
Skills
- Health Education
- Wound Care
- Patient Intake
- Family Communication
- Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Patient Care Oversight
- TB certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
The Pillars Of Biloxi
07.2023 - Current
PCA
Singing River Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2021
Nursing
Pearl River Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Martin High School
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