Lorene Baker

Facilitated transfers to and from Hospital triaging patient using critical thinking as to place patient on units where type of care and needs could be met

• Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards and protocols.
• Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing communication among interdisciplinary teams.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in streamlined workflow processes.
• Mentored new nurses, facilitating their integration into the unit and enhancing team performance.
• Evaluated patient conditions and developed individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
• Managed medication administration processes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
• Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
• Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
• Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and care quality.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, contributing to timely medical interventions.
• Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, improving overall treatment outcomes.
• Implemented infection control protocols, promoting a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and facilitate appropriate interventions.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.