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Christopher Baker

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.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing House Supervisor

Vibra Hospital Of Boise
11.2021 - Current
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by implementing efficient nursing schedules and staff assignments.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.

Agency Registered Nurse

Medical Staffing Network, RN
10.2017 - 11.2021
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.

Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare
04.2015 - 10.2017
  • Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
  • Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Charge Nurse

IU Health Methodist Hospital
08.2007 - 06.2014
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Columbus, IN
05.2007

Skills

  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Staff Supervision
  • Employee Supervision
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Timeline

Nursing House Supervisor

Vibra Hospital Of Boise
11.2021 - Current

Agency Registered Nurse

Medical Staffing Network, RN
10.2017 - 11.2021

Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare
04.2015 - 10.2017

Charge Nurse

IU Health Methodist Hospital
08.2007 - 06.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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