Betty Baker
Atlanta,MO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
I maintained ACLS, PALS, Neinatal Advanced Life Support, and TNCC…throughout my time working in the Emergency Dept.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Samaritan Memorial Hospital
Macon, MO
06.1989 - 12.2022
- Managed a team of XX nurses, overseeing patient care and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with medical procedures
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans to promote optimal health outcomes
- Mentored new nurses by providing guidance on best practices in nursing care delivery
- Responded promptly to emergencies, effectively managing crisis situations while maintaining calmness under pressure
- Educated patients and their families about disease management strategies, medication administration techniques, and post-discharge instructions
- Closely monitored changes in patients' conditions, promptly reporting any concerns or abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare providers
- Leveraged strong communication skills to facilitate effective interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving patient outcomes
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills during code blue situations by coordinating resuscitation efforts efficiently
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements by conducting regular audits of documentation and processes
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, treatments performed, and other pertinent patient information
Education
Nursing - BS in Nursing
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK05.1982
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Atlanta C-3 High School
05.1975
Skills
- Emergency room experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Phone triage
- Catheterization
- Computer literacy
- Data entry
- Pediatrics
- Patient care
- Hospital experience
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Patient assessment
- IV insertion
- Medical terminology
- Medication administration
- Critical care experience
- Customer complaint resolution
- Organizational skills
- Triage
- Phone etiquette
- Computer operation
- Vital signs
- Computer skills
- Achieving HIPAA compliance
- Client interaction via phone calls
- EMR systems
- Nursing
- Medical-surgical
- Hospice care
- Typing
- Direct patient care
- Microsoft Word
Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN License
- RN
- Expires: April 2027
- State: MO
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Samaritan Memorial Hospital
06.1989 - 12.2022
Nursing - BS in Nursing
Oklahoma Baptist University
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Atlanta C-3 High School