Courtney Baker
Wilson,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with 16 years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Specialized in cardiac care and infusion services.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wilson Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Administers medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitors responses.
- Administers IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support treatment for hydration, chronic conditions and infections.
- Remains current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
- Maintains safe and therapeutic medical environment and guides and directs members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Educates patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Educates patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care to facilitate care continuum.
- Communicates with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documents treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explains course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitors patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Uses first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacts prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center
06.2008 - 12.2022
- (Cardiovascular Intermediate Unit): provided care on 24 bed unit for patients who had recently undergone cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries (9.5 years)
- Experienced with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgical patients
- Served as charge and resource nurse
- Served as preceptor for new charge nurses, travel nurses and new nursing assistants
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Performed lab tests and communicates results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Programs
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures
- Followed infection control procedures
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Measures urine and delivers specimens to lab
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepares them for lab testing
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Acute patient care in cardiac surgery unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 4 to 24patients per shift
- Cardiology Outpatient Unit (5 years): prepped patients for and recovered patients after cardiac procedures such as ablations, pacemaker placements (generator change outs), cardioversions, Cardiomems, cardiac catheterizations (diagnostic and interventional), angiograms/aortograms, etc. Also provided care for Cardiac observation patients. Continued to serve as charge nurse prn.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Proficient in starting and maintaining PIVs.
- Proficient in maintaining central lines.
Case Manager/Nurse Health Educator
Action Health Staffing
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Assured clients understood and were compliant with healthcare regimen following discharge from hospital in order to prevent readmission within 30 days
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
- Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Counseled and educated residents at a domestic violence/sexual assault shelter about health issues and wellness
- Conducted health screenings for residents as well as staff
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
Registered Nurse
Plumblee Nursing Home
10.2010 - 02.2011
- Provided care and treatment to 30-40 residents per shift
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Followed infection control procedures
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson\'s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer\'s and Paget\'s disease
- Supervised nursing assistants
Supply Logistics Specialist
United States Army Reserve
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Warehouse shipping and receivingexperience
- Deployment to Kuwait and Iraq
- Trained in the use of forklifts
- Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives
- Operated and maintained communications equipment
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection
- Maintained security of the local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials
- Operated and maintained field communications equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC2008
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care experience
- Preceptor (RN and NA II)
- High level of autonomy
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal
- Thorough physical assessments
- Tracheotomy care
- Chest tube management
- Wound/pressure sore care, identification and management
- Insulin medication administration
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient and family advocate
- Chest pain management
- Central line management and removal
- IV medication administration experience
- Colostomy care
- Charge nurse capability (15 years)
- Expert in placing peripheral IV access
- Mediation capability
- Staff direction and support
- Proficient in EPIC and Meditech
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wilson Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Case Manager/Nurse Health Educator
Action Health Staffing
04.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Plumblee Nursing Home
10.2010 - 02.2011
Registered Nurse
East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center
06.2008 - 12.2022
Supply Logistics Specialist
United States Army Reserve
01.2001 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Beaufort County Community College
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