Jamie Baker
Union Beach,NJ
Summary
Committed Neonatal Nurse offering a high level of compassion and a devotion to top-notch patient care. Kindhearted professional always willing to go the extra mile to support newborns and loved ones. Patience and composure to work in very stressful situations offering established critical thinking and skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursery/SCN
HMH JFK Medical Center
Edison, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitated family centered rounds by engaging families in discussions about their infant's care plan.
- Provided emotional support and education to parents of preterm babies.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Assisted in the delivery of infants and provided care to newborns in a Level II NICU.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assisted physicians with complex procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and umbilical line placements.
- Participated in quality improvement activities related to NICU processes and outcomes.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Monitored ventilator settings, oxygen saturation levels and other respiratory equipment.
- Reviewed discharge instructions with families prior to discharging an infant from the unit.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill neonates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
RWJ University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, therapists and dieticians to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and families by listening to their concerns and addressing their needs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures within the pediatric unit environment in order to reduce risk of transmission.
- Performed diagnostic procedures such as venipunctures, immunizations and wound irrigations according to established protocols.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Registered Nurse
Children Specialized Hospital
Toms River, NJ
10.2018 - 12.2022
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ12-2021
Diploma - Nursing
Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
Toms River, NJ07-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2014
Skills
- Neonatal Nursing
- Newborn Health Evaluations
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Tracheostomy Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
Certification
- BLS (AHA)
- NRP (AAP)
- Intravenous Therapy
Timeline
Nursery/SCN
HMH JFK Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
RWJ University Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Children Specialized Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
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