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Deconte J Baker

Deconte J Baker

Ewing,NJ

Summary

Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with proven expertise at Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Adept at enhancing patient care through effective communication and HIPAA compliance. Committed to improving patient outcomes and fostering independence, leveraging strong organizational skills and a compassionate approach.

Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
10.2024 - Current

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), my responsibilities included, but were not limited to the following:

  • Administering scheduled and PRN medications
  • Monitoring vital signs and patient condition, and report/document change in condition
  • Assisting with personal care
  • Administering nebulizer treatments
  • Monitoring IV therapy
  • Monitoring blood glucose levels ,
  • Assisting with procedures such as catheter insertion and irrigation
  • Assisting with admissions/transfers of patients.

Administrative Assistant

Church of the Divine Covenant
03.2012 - Current
  • Plan church events including annual anniversary programs, women conference, youth workshops, etc.
  • Design and print weekly Sunday worship bulletin
  • Coordinate fundraising activities for the church
  • Liaise with members of the local Christian community to plan annual church events
  • Assist immigrants adjust immigration status

Caregiver

Touching Hearts at Home
11.2020 - 07.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Pharmacy Technician

Capital Health Regional Medical Center
02.2006 - 12.2013
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Unit-dosed bulk oral and IV medications
  • Monitor and stock Pyxis machines on nursing units
  • Fill code trays, RSI boxes, and Trauma boxes

Education

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Jersey College School of Nursing
1001 Spruce St Suite # 7 Ewing Township, NJ 08638
09-2023

No Degree - Human Rights Education Training

US Institute of Diplomacy And Human Rights
Washington, DC
04-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
12-2011

No Degree - Certificate Course, Introduction To Teaching

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
02-2017

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Accurate note-taking/communication

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New Jersey Board of Nursing
  • Basic Life Support -American Heart Association

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
10.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Touching Hearts at Home
11.2020 - 07.2024

Administrative Assistant

Church of the Divine Covenant
03.2012 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Capital Health Regional Medical Center
02.2006 - 12.2013

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Jersey College School of Nursing

No Degree - Human Rights Education Training

US Institute of Diplomacy And Human Rights

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

The College of New Jersey

No Degree - Certificate Course, Introduction To Teaching

Thomas Edison State University
Deconte J Baker