Jessica Baker
Groveland
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, excelling in emergency and cardiac care. Proven ability in medication administration and emergency triage, enhancing patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and compassionate care. Recognized for leadership in critical situations and commitment to team excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- 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.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of emergency nursing care delivery within the department.
- Enhanced team morale and efficiency, leading by example and fostering supportive environment.
- Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed complex medication regimens for cardiac patients, ensuring proper dosing, timely administration, and monitoring for potential drug interactions or side effects.
- Promoted a culture of safety in the cardiac unit by consistently adhering to best practices for infection control and risk management.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills during critical situations such as Code Blue events, coordinating team efforts to stabilize patients and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating their integration into our fast-paced Cardiac Progressive Care Unit environment while enhancing overall team proficiency levels.
- Served as a Relief Charge Nurse to oversee and manage Unit and Nursing staff
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures such as Post Cardiac Cath Interventions
- Proficiently managed Arterial Sheaths including transducing arterial lines, monitoring patients coaguability, pulling arterial sheaths and managing post sheath patients to prevent serious complication
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Patient Care Technician
South Lake Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Sumter State College
Clermont, Fl05-2019
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medication administration
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician
South Lake Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Sumter State College
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