Brandy Baker
Springdale,AR
Summary
I have been a nurse in this community for just over 20 years and have absolutely loved it. I am knowledgeable in most aspects of medicine and have been fortunate to obtain broad experience in my career working alongside and for some terrific people. I am motivated and open to learning on a continuous level.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Promenade Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Rogers , AR
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
Supervisor
The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows
Springdale , AR
03.2023 - 05.2024
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- What prompted you to apply for this position? I was offered the position as the MDS coordinator shortly after being on staff as a a floor nurse and was honored as well as excited at the opportunity to learn something new as well as make a difference in a position of influence.
- Please describe what would make you a good candidate for this position. I believe I am motivated to be the best teammate possible and bring something to the team that is agreeable to a high functioning organization. I am an experienced nurse with knowledge of the business model and what is required to make a cohesive network work.
LPN Charge Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville,Ar , Arkansas
05.2012 - 02.2021
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
Education
Degree - World Religion And Theology
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH05-2021
Degree - Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR05-2005
Degree -
Springdale High School
Springdale, AR05-1997
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Quality Improvement
- Care Plan Development
- Emergency Care
- Disease Prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Policy compliance
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Home Health Care
- Infection Control
- Patient Charting
- Patient Observation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Performance monitoring
- Needs Assessment
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Patient support
- Specimen Collection
- Activity Scheduling
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professionalism
- Analytical Thinking
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Epic Systems
- Staff Supervision
- Procedure Explanation
- Administrative Functions
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Medication Administration
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System HCPCS
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Effective Communication
- Team building
- Responsible and Dependable
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Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Promenade Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
05.2024 - Current
Supervisor
The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows
03.2023 - 05.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 02.2021
Degree - World Religion And Theology
Ohio Christian University
Degree - Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
Degree -
Springdale High School
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