Cathy Baker
Milan,TN
Summary
Registered Nurse with 25 years' experience in healthcare. ensuring high standards of care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Compassionate Hospice/Homecare Case Manager experienced in providing direct in-home care to terminal/non-terminal patients. Experience in clinical setting to include primary care and management of care to patients with needs in medsurg, labor & deliver, post-partum, newborn nursery, NICU stepdown and ICU units and long term care, while maintaining high levels of patient care and satisfaction. Also 10+ years supervisory experience. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
NHC Milan
Milan, Tennessee
07.2026 - Current
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
RN Supervisor
Bells Nursing and Rehab
Bells, TN
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Supported Saturday/Sunday 7A–7P Baylor coverage.
- Assisted with multi-unit operations while resolving staffing and care concerns with immediate or long-term impact.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching plus formal counseling to team members.
- Used clinical judgment and strong knowledge of facility policy to help floor nurses with patient care decisions.
RN Supervisor
North Mississippi Regional Center
Hernando, MS
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
PACU RN
GastroOne
Southaven, MS
05.2022 - 11.2022
Private Duty RN
Help At Home
Batesville, MS
08.2021 - 11.2022
- (full time then prn & not sure when prn status ended)
RN Supervisor
Diversicare Nursing & Rehab
Southaven, MS
10.2020 - 08.2021
- (full time then prn & not sure when prn status ended)
RN Clinical Director
Springhouse Village Memory Care Unit
Collierville, TN
04.2020 - 10.2020
Staff RN
Encompass Health
Memphis, TN
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Transferred to Encompass Hospice Southaven Ms March 2020. My orientation was interrupted by the Covid-19 restrictions and was not allowed in patients homes or facilities and unfortunately had to seek new employment.
Staff RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
12.2017 - 12.2019
- 7p-7a Float Pool & Assigned to work area after clocking in.
Director of Clinical Education, Rehab Unit Manager, Director of Nursing, RN Treatment Nurse
Diversicare Health and Rehab Center
Southaven, MS
06.2017 - 12.2017
- (full time then prn & not sure when prn status ended)
Staff RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Huntingdon, TN
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Patient care in Med-Surg, CCU Senior Care Unit, Geriatric MedSurg
Staff Development Coordinator
Ashton Place Nursing/Rehab
Memphis, TN
01.2017 - 06.2017
- (Facility closed)
- Monitoring applicants on Vikus... interviewing & drug screening potential new hire employees and then conducting the new hire orientation. Also carry out staff in services as needed.
Staff Coordinator, PI/QA, Baylor RN Supervisor
Humboldt Nursing & Rehab
Humboldt, TN
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Originally hired to fill a variety of positions that were scheduled to be vacant due to staff being off work for surgery or maternity leave. These positions were Staff Coordinator, PI/QA, ADON and Baylor RN Supervisor. ABAQIS Coordinator which consisted of performing a "mock" state survey from a 40 resident sample list. The survey allowed me to investigate potential resident concerns, complaints, etc by way of resident interview, family interview, staff interview, resident observation and chart review. I also worked with the facilities Social Worker in coordinating admissions and discharges. With the experience in the variety of positions I have held enables me to fill in when other staff members are out, which in turn strengthens my team work skills.
RN Supervisor
Tennessee State Veterans Hom
Humboldt, TN
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Supervised and managed 5-20 clinical and support staff patient care activities in 50-140 bed facility. Implemented new floor assignments. Liaison between patients, staff and physicians. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests, ordered x-rays, ultrasound. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Closely monitored acute conditions.
Branch Manager
Tennessee Quality Homecare
Jackson, TN
04.2011 - 02.2012
- Managed 10-12 clinical and support staff in patient care activities and clinical oversight for 45-70 homecare patients. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's). Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply. Processed monthly reports for department performance. Liaison between patients and physicians. Ensured HIPAA compliance.
RN Supervisor
NHC Healthcare
Milan, TN
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Managed 21 clinical and support staff in patient care activities and clinical oversight for 120 bed facility while maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Implemented new floor assignments. Performed lab tests and communicated results. Liaison between patients, staff and physicians. Administered IV therapy via peripheral, central line, life ports and groshong line access. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Closely monitored acute conditions. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and history.
Field/Staff RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital & Baptist Women's Hospital
Huntingdon, TN
06.2002 - 11.2008
- Care of patients with needs in L&D, Newborn Nursery, Postpartum, Med-Surg, ICU and Homecare & Hospice nursing primary care, assessment and evaluation on neonatal stepdown unit of 4 neonates per shift. Provided care for post-operative patients through discharge, chronic and acute patient care in med-surg unit, handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care and monitoring assigned patients, recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records, performed lab tests and communicated result, acted as Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Education
Diploma - Administrative Assistant
West TN Business College
Associates of Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
05.2000
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Certification
- Nurse's License: Class: RN, State: TN, Expires: 2026-12.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
NHC Milan
07.2026 - Current
RN Supervisor
Bells Nursing and Rehab
02.2025 - 11.2025
RN Supervisor
North Mississippi Regional Center
11.2022 - 06.2024
PACU RN
GastroOne
05.2022 - 11.2022
Private Duty RN
Help At Home
08.2021 - 11.2022
RN Supervisor
Diversicare Nursing & Rehab
10.2020 - 08.2021
RN Clinical Director
Springhouse Village Memory Care Unit
04.2020 - 10.2020
Staff RN
Encompass Health
02.2020 - 03.2020
Staff RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2019
Director of Clinical Education, Rehab Unit Manager, Director of Nursing, RN Treatment Nurse
Diversicare Health and Rehab Center
06.2017 - 12.2017
Staff Development Coordinator
Ashton Place Nursing/Rehab
01.2017 - 06.2017
Staff RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2017
Staff Coordinator, PI/QA, Baylor RN Supervisor
Humboldt Nursing & Rehab
09.2012 - 02.2015
RN Supervisor
Tennessee State Veterans Hom
02.2012 - 07.2012
Branch Manager
Tennessee Quality Homecare
04.2011 - 02.2012
RN Supervisor
NHC Healthcare
01.2009 - 04.2011
Field/Staff RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital & Baptist Women's Hospital
06.2002 - 11.2008
Associates of Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
Diploma - Administrative Assistant
West TN Business College