Cynthia Baker
Registered Nurse
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Geo Group
03.2003 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vital Core
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Armor Correctional Health Services Inc.
03.2009 - 11.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prison Health Services
03.2007 - 03.2009
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mecklenburg Correctional Center
10.2005 - 11.2006
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Correctional Officer
Lawrenceville Correctional Center
02.1998 - 10.2003
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Bryant And Stratton College
8141 Hull Street Rd N, Richmond, VA 2323506.2022
LPN Certificate Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 2382110.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
200 Daniel Rd. Keysville, VA 2394705.2024
Skills
- Wound care and direct patient care
- Transcribing orders and report writing
- Assisting Physicians
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient assessments and triaging
- Counting narcotics and dispensing medication
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Protocols
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vital Core
11.2021 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Armor Correctional Health Services Inc.
03.2009 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prison Health Services
03.2007 - 03.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mecklenburg Correctional Center
10.2005 - 11.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Geo Group
03.2003 - Current
Correctional Officer
Lawrenceville Correctional Center
02.1998 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Bryant And Stratton College
LPN Certificate Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
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