GLENNA BAKER
Windham Hospital
Niantic,CT
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Seasoned Registered Nurse and former Phlebotomist at Windham Hospital, adept in direct patient care and advanced cardiac life support, showcases exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Achieved significant improvements in patient care through meticulous documentation and empathetic support, leveraging skills in medication administration and acute care expertise.
Knowledgeable PCU nursing with background in diverse healthcare settings, providing high-quality patient care during travel assignments. Successfully adapted to various clinical environments, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and patient advocacy.
Professional healthcare provider with substantial experience in travel nursing. Consistently delivers high-quality patient care, prioritizing safety and efficiency in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in critical care, patient assessment, and emergency response. Dependable and flexible, able to meet changing needs and ensure reliable support to healthcare teams.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse Neuro
1 Month- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings across various locations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, discharge procedures, and wellness strategies.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
- Streamlined medication administration processes to enhance accuracy and reduce errors during shifts.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance overall service delivery.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Increased awareness of health and safety protocols among staff, leading to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Provided critical care to patients in emergency situations, stabilizing conditions and facilitating swift recovery.
- Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.
Registered Nurse
4 Years- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients transitioning from acute care setting to home care or other post-acute settings.
- Used computers to complete necessary documentation on patient progress.
- Prepared patients for examinations, operations, and treatments and assisted during procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Obtained specimens to run monitoring or diagnostic tests.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Performed EKGs using proper techniques and procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse
4 Months- Advocated for patient-centered care by actively involving families in treatment discussions and decision-making.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes across facilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse clinical settings.
- Educated patients on care plans and health maintenance strategies to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
Travel Registered Nurse
7 Months- Mentored junior nurses on evidence-based practices and critical care techniques to enhance team performance.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify needs and develop effective nursing interventions.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, improving information accessibility.
- Administered complex medication regimens for critically ill pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated families on treatment protocols and post-discharge care instructions.
- Coordinated seamless patient transfers between departments or facilities by effectively communicating pertinent information with interdisciplinary teams involved in each case.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, addressing their unique needs and fostering recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, ensuring optimal patient safety and reducing complications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to PCU patients.
Travel Registered Nurse
3 Months- Administered patient assessments and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care and optimize treatment protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications, ensuring compliance with established safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting long-term wellness practices.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient satisfaction scores and quality of care metrics.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment protocols for diverse patient populations.
- Administered patient care plans based on assessment data and clinical guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
Phlebotomist
19 Years 3 Months- Prepared labels, forms, reports, and other paperwork related to specimen collection processes accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully drew blood from patients of all ages and skill levels in a timely manner.
- Adhered to confidentiality procedures for personnel, donor, and center information to avoid data breaches.
- Collected specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, and butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Proficiently operated centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes, syringes, diluters, analyzers, computers, and other lab equipment as needed.
- Performed venipuncture procedures with accuracy and precision.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Diabetes management
Hospice and palliative care
Direct patient care
Compassion and empathy
IV setup
Staff supervision
Palliative care awareness
Acute care expertise
Telemetry monitoring
Patient assessment
Care plan development
Patient education
Medical-surgical nursing
Vital signs monitoring
Cardiac monitoring
Medication administration
Orthopedic nursing
Joint commission compliance
Admission support
Charting and clinical documentation
Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Tracheostomy care
Accurate documentation
Patient care assessment
CPR/AED
Intravenous therapy
Delegation and motivation
Certification
193409
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
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Phlebotomist
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03.2003 - 06.2022Read More
Goodwin University
BSN from Nursing
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