Marcella Baldridge
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with strong clinical judgment and experience in patient assessments. Proven ability to mentor nursing staff and implement effective patient care strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
Results-driven Nurse Manager with expertise in overseeing daily operations and optimizing resource allocation. Known for fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient safety, and achieving high patient satisfaction scores through effective leadership and quality improvement initiatives.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical, Charge Nurse
BSA Hospital
Amarillo, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge planning.
Nurse Manager
BSA Hospital
Amarillo, TX
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to improve communication and collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Managed staffing schedules, optimizing resource allocation to meet patient care demands effectively.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance through training programs.
- Analyzed patient feedback data to identify areas for improvement in service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing wait times and improving overall operational efficiency within the department.
- Led initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, resulting in increased adherence to best practices across nursing teams.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Managed 80 + nurses/PCT's and nursing activities in 38-bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
RN Floor Nurse, Charge Nurse, ER Nurse
Plains Memorial Hospital, Castro County Hospital District
Dimmitt, TX
01.2014 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and wellness practices.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and continuity of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
EMT-Basic
Castro County Hospital District
Dimmitt, TX
06.2005 - 04.2020
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate care and transport for patients in critical condition.
- Administered basic life support techniques, including CPR and first aid, ensuring patient safety during transport.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to assess patient conditions and determine appropriate treatment protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, enhancing communication among medical teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2026
High School Diploma -
Dimmitt High School
Dimmitt, TX05-1996
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12-2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chemotherapy education and administration
Certification
- ONS-Oncology Nursing Society Training
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Nurse Manager
BSA Hospital
03.2024 - 02.2026
RN, Medical-Surgical, Charge Nurse
BSA Hospital
06.2021 - Current
RN Floor Nurse, Charge Nurse, ER Nurse
Plains Memorial Hospital, Castro County Hospital District
01.2014 - 03.2021
EMT-Basic
Castro County Hospital District
06.2005 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Dimmitt High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College