Christian Barker
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Adaptable Travel Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in emergency care, acute patient management, and cross-cultural communication. Excel in teamwork, adaptability to new environments, and empathy towards patients. Bring comprehensive understanding of diverse healthcare settings and ability to quickly integrate into new teams for seamless patient care delivery.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
ASNA (Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital)
Barrow, AK
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
- Educated patients and families on proper wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Monitored wound healing progress and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of all wound care activities and treatments provided.
- Collaborated with physicians in a primary care setting to treat and prevent disease processes.
- Provided primary, urgent, and wound care to native villages on the north slope through frequent travel.
Nurse
vera whole health
Anchorage, AK
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, treatment plans, and preventive health practices.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, pulmonary function testing, and preparing drawn labs for send-out.
- Performed certification physicals for firefighters, police officers, and paramedics.
- Collaborated with physicians for DOT physicals
Clinical Nurse
Solstice Family Care
, AK
06.2017 - 02.2020
- performed and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assisted physicians during procedures such as wound debridement or suturing lacerations.
- Assisted physicians in primary and urgent care settings, ensuring efficient patient care.
Nurse
Primrose Retirement Community
Wasilla, AK
03.2012 - 02.2020
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered medications, performed diabetic care, wound care, and respiratory treatments to patients.
Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
Providence Health & Services
Palmer, AK
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Conducted group therapy sessions for patients with similar diagnoses or issues.
- Collaborated with health care providers to provide Medication administration and management
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Clinical Nurse
Providence Health Care
Anchorage, AK
06.2004 - 12.2013
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
- Analyzed laboratory results and implemented appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Implemented or evaluated standards of nursing practice in pediatrics, acute care and geriatrics.
Behavioral Health Nurse
North Star Behavioral Health Hospital
Anchorage, AK
02.2005 - 02.2006
- Implemented behavioral management interventions to defuse and de-escalate volatile situations.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered medication management services including prescribing psychotropic medications as needed.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Travel Nurse
clinical options
Seattle , WA
04.2001 - 06.2004
- Performed diagnostic tests and operated medical equipment as part of patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Hospital Nurse
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Bellvue, WA
06.1997 - 06.2004
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered medications safely according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and effectively to ensure the safety of all patients.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Lake Washington Technical College
Kirkland, WA06-1997
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Emergency care
- Electronic medical records
- Regulatory compliance
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Psychiatric nursing
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Respiratory care
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient assessments
- Orthopedic nursing
- Hospice care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Nurse
ASNA (Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital)
09.2022 - 12.2025
Nurse
vera whole health
02.2020 - 09.2022
Clinical Nurse
Solstice Family Care
06.2017 - 02.2020
Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
Providence Health & Services
01.2013 - 06.2017
Nurse
Primrose Retirement Community
03.2012 - 02.2020
Behavioral Health Nurse
North Star Behavioral Health Hospital
02.2005 - 02.2006
Clinical Nurse
Providence Health Care
06.2004 - 12.2013
Travel Nurse
clinical options
04.2001 - 06.2004
Hospital Nurse
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
06.1997 - 06.2004
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
LPN - Nursing
Lake Washington Technical College
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