Heather Baima
Pittsburg,KS
Summary
Care-driven individual with warm personality comfortable visiting patients at home to provide dedicated care. Multitasking Adult Nurse Practitioner providing patient counseling, education and assistance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
APRN
Ascension Via Christi Pittsburg
08.2010 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on cardiovascular care
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
RN-BSN
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
08.1999 - 08.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
MSN - Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS08.2010
BSN - Nursing
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS12.2007
Skills
- PPE Use
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Computer Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Calm Under Pressure
- Customer Relations
- Verbal Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organization
- Team Building
- Multitasking
Timeline
APRN
Ascension Via Christi Pittsburg
08.2010 - Current
RN-BSN
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
08.1999 - 08.2010
MSN - Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Pittsburg State University
BSN - Nursing
Pittsburg State University
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