Dekishee Baines
Sandy Ridge,NC
Summary
Ensuring high standards of competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Committed professional with 15 years of experience in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and medication administration.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Snap Nurse
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Royal Park Nursing And Rehabilitation
Matthews, NC
08.2019 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Park Nursing And Rehab
Indian Trail, NC
04.2018 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Charlotte, NC
05.2011 - 12.2017
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Salisbury, NC
09.2008 - 04.2017
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
Charlotte, NC
04.2008 - 01.2012
- 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.
- 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.
Certified Patient Care Associate
Winthrop University Hospital
Mineola, NY
09.1998 - 01.2007
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Critical Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
10.1996 - 02.1998
- Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Lab draws
Hospital Corpsman
UNITED STATES NAVY
USS DETROIT AOE-4
10.1993 - 10.1996
- Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Maintained treatment records and reports and cared for over [Number] injured and sick individuals per week.
- Learned new techniques to better serve patients' needs.
Education
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE CERTIFICATE - NURSING
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION EXTENSION BOARD
Uniondale, NY08.2006
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical Assessments
- Ventilator Management
- High Level of autonomy
Patient Evaluation/intervention
Team Player
Strong Leadership Skills
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
Snap Nurse
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Royal Park Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2019 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Park Nursing And Rehab
04.2018 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
05.2011 - 12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2008 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
04.2008 - 01.2012
Certified Patient Care Associate
Winthrop University Hospital
09.1998 - 01.2007
Critical Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
10.1996 - 02.1998
Hospital Corpsman
UNITED STATES NAVY
10.1993 - 10.1996
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE CERTIFICATE - NURSING
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION EXTENSION BOARD