Brittany Baker
Pell City,Alabama
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors and other health care workers to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Experienced Health Science Teacher with a strong background in designing and implementing diverse curriculum plans catering to the learning needs of students. Proven skills in inspiring students to appreciate and understand health science, initiating engaging classroom discussions, and effectively managing classrooms. Notable for fostering positive learning environments, promoting active student participation, and improving overall student performance in health science subjects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Science Teacher
Lincoln High School
Lincoln, AL
02.2025 - Current
- Created online learning modules using interactive media tools such as video lectures and virtual simulations.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, quizzes, and exams in order to measure learning outcomes.
- Utilized technology resources such as computers and software programs in instruction of Health Science topics.
- Incorporated team building exercises into classes which promoted collaboration between peers while studying difficult concepts.
- Mentored students on career paths related to the field of health sciences.
- Encouraged independent thinking by allowing students time during class periods to work on personal projects related to their interests in the subject matter.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach Health Science topics such as nutrition, medical terminology, and anatomy.
Registered Nurse
Pell City School System
Pell City, AL, AL
11.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Investigated incidents of abuse or neglect reported by faculty members or other staff members.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Conducted formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and developed accurate medical summaries on students.
Registered Nurse
St. Clair County Jail
Pell City, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in paper medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients to gather case history.
CNA
Village of Cook Springs
Pell City, AL
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Clinical Student Nurse
UAB ED
Birmingham, AL
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
- Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Clinical Student Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
Pell City, AL
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Clinical Student Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
- Bathed and fed newborns and checked vital signs during each nursing shift.
- Reported baby assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Managed care for premature babies by administering medication and fluids and recording details on patient charts.
- Used effective communication skills to speak with parents regarding daily baby care.
- Delivered high level of care to neonatal patients during each nursing shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Pell City, AL05.2023
Certification - HERO & CBRNE
CDP
FEMA02.2023
Certification - Cultural Training & Abuse
Alabama Department of Human Resources
02.2023
Skills
- Quick Problem Solver
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Medication and IV Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care and Education
- Online education
- Curriculum development
- Student mentorship
- Lesson planning
- Interactive learning
Timeline
Health Science Teacher
Lincoln High School
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pell City School System
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Clair County Jail
08.2023 - Current
CNA
Village of Cook Springs
03.2020 - 12.2022
Clinical Student Nurse
UAB ED
Clinical Student Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
Clinical Student Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Certification - HERO & CBRNE
CDP
Certification - Cultural Training & Abuse
Alabama Department of Human Resources