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Devan Harper-Barger

Louisville,KY
Devan Harper-Barger

Summary

Compassionate professional with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Adept at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams. Dedicated to providing quality, patient-centered, evidence based care to assist patients in achieving optimal outcomes

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Norton Women And Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse, Obstetrics
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
  • Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
  • Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.

Baptist Health Louisville

Nursing Asisstant
10.2020 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Employed mobility devices and transfer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
  • Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care

The Springs at Stony Brook

Resident Care Aide
03.2020 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Assist nurse with care of residents; reported and observed physical and emotional changes.
  • Assists patients with ADLs such as daily hygiene, feeding, mouth care, grooming, shaving, and incontinence care.
  • Provide social and emotional support to improve residents’ morale.
  • Supported residents with arts and crafts, music, games, and reading activities.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.

Ford Motor Co

Production Staff
05.2014 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Performs tasks that are necessary for the production process.
  • Aid in the fabrication, maintenance and repair of component parts and products.
  • Working with other colleagues to ensure the quality of service is met.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.

Charter Communications

Communications Representative
05.2013 - 04.2014

Job overview

  • Phone repair-, Provide informative description to assist in internet and phone repairs via phone.
  • Processing payments.
  • Resolved conflicts and built consensus, especially with groups espousing strong and divergent opinions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Education

Galen College of Nursing
, Louisville, KY

Associate of Science from Registered Nurse
12.2022

Eastern High School
, Louisville, KY

High School diploma
2009

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Task Prioritization
  • Team Collaboration
  • Post-Anesthesia Care
  • Corporate Procedures
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Emergency Diagnostics
  • Disease Processes
  • Patient Records Documentation
  • Crisis Communications
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Care Plan Development
  • Mental and Physical Assessments
  • Surgical Preparation

Certification

  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - Expires February 2024
  • Advanced Life Support, American Red Cross- Expires December 2025
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) curriculum of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association- Expires April 2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Obstetrics

Norton Women And Children's Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Nursing Asisstant

Baptist Health Louisville
10.2020 - 03.2023

Resident Care Aide

The Springs at Stony Brook
03.2020 - 11.2020

Production Staff

Ford Motor Co
05.2014 - 03.2020

Communications Representative

Charter Communications
05.2013 - 04.2014

Galen College of Nursing

Associate of Science from Registered Nurse

Eastern High School

High School diploma
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - Expires February 2024
  • Advanced Life Support, American Red Cross- Expires December 2025
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) curriculum of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association- Expires April 2025
Devan Harper-Barger