Hi, I’m
Crystal Baker
Brownfield,TX
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse with excellent communication, prioritization, multitasking abilities and a positive attitude. Offering 12+ years of experience. Background in Clinic, ER, Med Surg, Vaccination Clinic and Nursing Home. Excellent skills in patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, obtaining and monitoring vital signs, catheterization, total patient care and knowledgeable about EMR. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Arts Hospital
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, obtained EKGs, administered nebulizer treatments and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care
Aya Healthcare
COVID-19 Vaccinator
09.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Apex Secure Care
Staff Nurse
10.2019 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, administering nebulizer treatments, checking blood glucose levels and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
ER Nurse
06.2016 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed IV insertion, wound care, EKGs, medicine administration, blood drawing, catheter insertion, administering nebulizer treatments and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Heart Of Texas Internal Medicine
Staff Nurse
10.2013 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered oral medications, topical treatments, subQ and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
Cross Timbers Comm Hlth Ctr
Staff Nurse
09.2010 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered oral medications, topical treatments, subQ and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Ranger College, Ranger, TX
Vocational Nursing from Vocational Nursing
08.2010
Gustine ISD, Gustine, TX
High School Diploma
05.2006
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Administering and Monitoring IV Fluids
- ADLs Assistance
- Collecting and Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care
- Charting and Recording
- Caregiving Skills
- EKG Administration
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Infection Control
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support, AHA - Exp 09/2023
Availability
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Available
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friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
Medical Arts Hospital
01.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse
Apex Secure Care
10.2019 - 09.2021
ER Nurse
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2020
Staff Nurse
Heart Of Texas Internal Medicine
10.2013 - 12.2015
Staff Nurse
Cross Timbers Comm Hlth Ctr
09.2010 - 10.2013
Ranger College
Vocational Nursing from Vocational Nursing
Gustine ISD
High School Diploma
- Basic Life Support, AHA - Exp 09/2023
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