Andrea Baxter
Upstate University Hospital
Parish,NY
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Being a critical care Registered Nurse with 10 years of diverse clinical experience in providing specialized care to critically ill and medically complex patients across ICU, med-surg, oncology, neurology, orthopedic, ENT, rehabilitation, and hospice settings. This has allowed me to possess a strong understanding of teamwork and adaptability, with proven ability to thrive in fast paced environments and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, MICU
6 Years- Assessed critically ill patients and prioritized interventions using continuous cardiac, respiratory, renal, and neurologic monitoring.
- Titrated vasoactive infusions and sedatives to maintain hemodynamic stability and ventilator synchrony.
- Collaborated with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists to coordinate complex MICU care plans.
- Managed invasive lines, drains, and arterial monitoring while maintaining infection prevention standards.
- Served as an ICU nurse preceptor for newly hired nurses through MICU workflows, equipment use, and critical care protocols.
- Responded rapidly to patient deterioration, initiating escalation measures and supporting emergency interventions.
- Frequently served as charge nurse, coordinating daily patient care, staff assignments, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Med Surg Support Pool
3 Years 1 Month- Delivered versatile nursing care across multiple clinical units as a Support Pool Nurse, adapting quickly to diverse patient populations, acuity levels, and unit-specific care needs.
- Provided patient-centered nursing care to individuals undergoing inpatient rehabilitation following illness, injury, or surgery.
- Provided specialized neurological nursing care by delivering post-stroke nursing care, performing neurological assessments, monitoring patient progress, managing complex care needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability and seamlessly integrated into diverse nursing units, quickly learning unit-specific workflows, protocols, and patient-care needs while maintaining high standards of safe, quality care.
- Collaborated with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive orthopedic care.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
1 Year- Provided medical-surgical nursing care to patients with diverse acute and chronic conditions, with specialized experience in ENT and gynecologic care.
- Performed ongoing assessments of postoperative patients.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, tracheostomy and laryngectomy care.
- Provided safe administration of blood and blood products.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - School of Nursing
Skills
Provided specialized critical care nursing while continuously assessing patient status and responding to changes in condition.
Managed respiratory care needs for patients with varying levels of acuity.
Safely administered complex medication regimens to critically ill patients while closely monitoring therapeutic response.
Responded to cardiac and respiratory emergencies while adhering to ACLS guidelines and facility protocols.
Proficient in CPR and AED use in accordance with current resuscitation standards.
Safely administered chemotherapy and other antineoplastic therapies in accordance with established protocols and safety standards.
Performed comprehensive wound assessments and provided individualized wound care.
Certification
ACLS, BLS, Chemotherapy
Preceptor award
Recognized for outstanding performance in mentoring, educating, and supporting newly hired nurses.
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, MICU
Upstate University Hospital
10.2020 - CurrentRead More
Med Surg Support Pool
Upstate University Hospital
09.2017 - 10.2020Read More
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Upstate University Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2017Read More
SUNY Canton
Associate of Applied Science from School of Nursing
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