Imari Baird, LPN
Troy,NY
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 11 years of hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. I possess strong clinical skills bolstered by my ability to maintain positive patient relations. I have made significant contributions to optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Community Care Physicians
Delmar, NY
11.2018 - Current
- Recorded patient intake data including medical histories, symptoms, and vital signs.
- Triaged patients via phone while addressing basic and advanced healthcare needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccinations according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
CNA
Eddy Village Green
Cohoes, NY
06.2014 - 03.2018
- Documented activities and recorded information in the EMR system.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by the nursing staff, as well as provided assistance with feeding.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Capital Region Boces
Colonie, NY06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Questar
Troy, NY06.2014
Skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization abilities
- Patient triage expertise
- Collection of samples
- Administration of medication
- Monitoring vital signs
- Infection control measures
- Effective time management
- Collaboration within teams
- Communication skills
- Decision-making capabilities
- Management of data
- Building patient relationships
- Compliance with PPE standards
- Certification in CPR
- Electronic medical record systems
- Education for patients
- Testing diagnostics
- Care before surgery
- Adherence to HIPAA guidelines
- Administration of immunizations
- Electrocardiogram administration
Timeline
LPN
Community Care Physicians
11.2018 - Current
CNA
Eddy Village Green
06.2014 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Capital Region Boces
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Questar
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