Alishia Baylor
Meridian,MS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
Meridian, Mississippi
09.2024 - Current
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Behavioral Health Charge RN
East Mississippi State Hospital
Meridian, MS
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Created detailed documentation of patient interactions, treatments provided, response to medications and therapies. for medical records purposes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed suicide risk factors in at-risk patients and took appropriate action to ensure safety.
- Provided direct patient care in a behavioral health setting, including assessing and monitoring patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Monitored medications and ensured that they were administered correctly according to physician orders.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities by supervising junior nurses on the unit as well as orienting new hires.
- Partnered with psychiatrists and other prescribers when necessary regarding medication changes or adjustments based on patient needs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to check on the status of all patients in the unit.
- Maintained a safe environment by following established policies and procedures related to security protocols within the facility.
- Actively listened to patients' concerns and worked collaboratively with them on developing effective solutions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Registered Nurse
TREND HEALTH AND REHAB
Meridian, MS
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Administered medications and documented adverse reactions to maintain patient safety.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
Registered Nurse
Alliance HealthCare Center
Meridian, MS
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans.
- Administered medications and documented adverse reactions to maintain patient safety.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Registered Nurse
Oaks Rehabilitation
Meridian, MS
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Poplar Springs Nursing Center
Meridian, MS
11.2013 - 11.2017
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Anderson's Regional Medical Center- South Campus
Meridian, MS
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Developed collaborative safety plan with patient and family to prepare for discharge.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
Registered Nurse
RUSH FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
Meridian, MS
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Conduct specified laboratory tests.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Conduct specified laboratory tests.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained
- Inform physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.
- Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics.
- Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
- Conduct specified laboratory tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS07.2021
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12.2011
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Examination
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Long-Term Care
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Documenting Vitals
- SBAR Communication
- Taking Vitals
- Family and Patient Support
- Behavioral Management
- Patient Safety
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV management
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Documentation and charting
- Medication distribution
- Feeding pumps
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Seizure management
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Family and patient support
Certification
- Registered Nurse - MS Board of Nursing Licensure
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Additional Information
- Awards & Honors: , Phi Theta Kappa (2009)
Education and Training
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Contact
Meridian, MS 39305
Timeline
RN
Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Charge RN
East Mississippi State Hospital
11.2022 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Alliance HealthCare Center
03.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
TREND HEALTH AND REHAB
09.2018 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Oaks Rehabilitation
05.2016 - 03.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Anderson's Regional Medical Center- South Campus
07.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Poplar Springs Nursing Center
11.2013 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
RUSH FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
03.2013 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Meridian Community College