Heather Baker
Registered Nurse
Athol,MA
Summary
Well-qualified registered nurse with full Massachusetts credentials and extensive experience in obstetrical and post-surgical settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
2
2
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Hospital
Worcester, MA
11.2014 - Current
- Supported laboring mothers with comfort, advice, and medical interventions.
- Triaged incoming patients for emergent needs, condition and potential delivery.
- Provided accurate assessment of fetal well being utilizing external and internal fetal monitoring techniques
- Tracked responses to induction and pain relief techniques and notified provider of concerning responses.
- Delivered evidence based, cost-effective care to every patient based on extensive experience in obstetrical care.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Prepared patients for and assisted with examinations, treatments and procedures such as cesarean sections.
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
- Facilitated learning for orientees through positive engagement as a preceptor.
- Utilized experience and knowledge of obstetrical care as a resource/charge nurse
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Emerson Hospital
Concord, MA
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Supported laboring mothers with comfort, advice, and medical interventions.
- Triaged incoming patients for emergent needs, condition and potential delivery.
- Provided accurate assessment of fetal well being utilizing external and internal fetal monitoring techniques.
- Tracked responses to induction and pain relief techniques and notified provider of concerning responses.
- Delivered evidence based, cost-effective care to every patient based on extensive experience in obstetrical care.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Prepared patients for and assisted with examinations, treatments and procedures such as cesarean sections.
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
Registered Nurse Postpartum and Nursery
Health Alliance Leominster Hospital
Leominster, MA
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Comprehensive care and assessment provided to women in the immediate post-partum period with vaginal and c-section deliveries.
- Comprehensive care and assessment provided to newborns including NAS scoring and care.
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medications
- Assisted patients with breastfeeding through teaching and bedside assistance.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Birth
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
10.2006 - 11.2007
- Supported laboring mothers with comfort, advice, and medical interventions.
- Triaged incoming patients for emergent needs, condition and potential delivery.
- Provided accurate assessment of fetal well being utilizing external and internal fetal monitoring techniques.
- Tracked responses to induction and pain relief techniques and notified provider of concerning responses.
- Delivered evidence based, cost-effective care to every patient based on extensive experience in obstetrical care.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
- Assisted in the collection of specimens and data as needed for approved research.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
Registered Nurse Birthing Center
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Attleboro, MA
09.2002 - 08.2006
- Contributed to team efficiency by being able to work in all areas of triage, labor, postpartum and nursery as work flow demanded.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed for women and infants.
- Supported post-surgical patient needs, encouraging ambulation, monitoring, catheters and handling difficult hygiene tasks.
- Delivered evidence based, cost-effective care to every patient based on extensive experience in obstetrical care.
- Assisted obstetrician and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical
Caritas Norwood Hospital
Norwood, MA
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Served diverse patient population with thorough knowledge of diverse injuries, surgical services and disease states.
- Responded to medical alarms and emergent needs to delivery focused and compassionate care.
- Assessed and treated medical and post-surgical wounds including care in a surgical step-down unit.
- Facilitated quality care and seamless shift changes with meticulous documentation and charting practices.
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA 09.1999 - 05.2001
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Family Education
Compassionate and competent care
Effective communication with patients and providers
Mentor to new nurses
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
BLS/ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Hospital
11.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Emerson Hospital
05.2012 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse Postpartum and Nursery
Health Alliance Leominster Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse, Labor and Birth
Yale New Haven Hospital
10.2006 - 11.2007
Registered Nurse Birthing Center
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
09.2002 - 08.2006
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical
Caritas Norwood Hospital
08.2002 - 08.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
09.1999 - 05.2001