Guadalupe Baker
Scottsbluff,NE
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional bringing a background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention, and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Hardworking student with customer service, multi-tasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, BSN and Licensed Alcohol & Drug
Alcohol and Drug Addiction
2019.01 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- .Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse Manager
Peak Wellness Organization
2015.03 - 2020.06
- It ensured fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining high standard of clinical expertise.
- It improved organization safety by developing and enforcing strict infection control protocols and reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Led initiatives to promote wellness and preventive care within community, partnering with local organizations to increase awareness and accessibility of healthcare services.
- Optimized nursing staff performance by providing ongoing professional development opportunities, mentoring, and feedback sessions.
- Elevated quality of patient care through continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes while reducing costs.
- Successfully managed crises through rapid assessment, decisive action, and expert coordination of emergency response efforts.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with state and federal laws through meticulous documentation, staff training, and policy implementation.
Education
Master of Science - PMH Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Scottsbluff, NE05.2010
Alcohol And Drug Counselor- Addiction Specialist - Alcohol And Drug Counselor-Addiction Specialist
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE12.1989
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving and Evidence-Based Clinical Judgment
- Licensed RN
- Infection control measures
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Team Coordination
- HIPAA Education
- Wound Care
- Acute care expertise
- Mental Health Nursing
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, BSN and Licensed Alcohol & Drug
Alcohol and Drug Addiction
2019.01 - Current
Registered Nurse Manager
Peak Wellness Organization
2015.03 - 2020.06
Master of Science - PMH Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Alcohol And Drug Counselor- Addiction Specialist - Alcohol And Drug Counselor-Addiction Specialist
Western Nebraska Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Western Nebraska Community College
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