Mary Baker
Slidell,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Touro
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Supervised 8-12 team members, while managing 5:1 patient caseload.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Enhanced teamwork within telemetry units through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive electronic health records for all patients under care, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare team members and continuity of care across shifts.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through attentive listening, empathetic support, and timely addressing of concerns.
- Ensured patient safety through vigilance in infection control practices, falls prevention strategies, and medication administration protocols.
- Optimized workflow efficiency within units by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and collaborating with fellow nurses during peak periods of activity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing expert knowledge on cardiac monitoring techniques, medication administration protocols, and evidence-based interventions for common conditions seen in telemetry units.
Emergency Room Nurse
Tulane Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided emergent nursing care to level 1 trauma center patients
- Performed, interpreted, and evaluate diagnostic test to identify and assess patient’s condition
- Consulted with health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Performed necessary skills and tasks, such as IV therapy, medication administration, EKG interpretations and assessments ordered by physicians.
Registered Nurse
Children Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Assisted in care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests and conscious sedation's
- Assisted in with training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Maintaining constant communication, while collaborating wit physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was provided to patients in appropriate timing
- Maintained safe and effective care for all patients with different acuity levels in time sensitive and demanding environments
- Administered weight based medication in adrenaline driven environment safely
- Educate patient/family on weight based on medication administration, while expressing importance of medications dosage and compliance
RN Nursing Supervisor
Supplemental Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensure proper implementation of nursing policies to fostering positive and organized work environment while planning, prioritizing and assigning health care tasks to clinical support team members
- Managed required medical intake process of 50-100 inmates per day
- Organized, direct and control daily staffing assignments, reports, and safe and efficient use of staff resources
- Provide direct nursing care to population of inmates with varying of medical needs
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of inmate health status, including physical exams, history taking, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to ensure inmate medical needs are met
- Provided resource for staff, inmates and outside health care providers regarding inmate health issues
- Maintaining records of inmate health care needs, progress, and activities
- Conducting purposeful rounding in clinical areas to ensure staffing is apportioned appropriately and resources are available to provide quality and efficient nursing care
- Respond to all emergency situations assuring effective response time and best practice
- Provided continued education for current staff, training for new hire, and provided guidance, training, and monitoring of staff performance and conduct
RN Nursing Supervisor
Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Created and implemented nursing policies fostering positive and organized work environments while planning, prioritizing and assigning health care tasks to clinical support team members
- Managed approximately 52 interdisciplinary patient specific care team meeting.
- Organized, direct and control staffing schedule, daily assignments, acuity reports, and safe and efficient use of staff resources
- Provide guidance, training, and monitoring of staff performance and conduct
- Provide intercommunication between unit, department and hospital staff
- Monitored quality of nursing care delivered by reviewing documentation, meeting with patients and families, and investigating all practice concerns
- Provided continued education for current staff, as well as training for new hires
- Responsible for rounding in all areas of hospital during scheduled shift
- Coordinates with other levels of nursing management and hospital administration to provide nursing care
- Respond to all emergency situations assuring effective response time and best practice
Travel Rehabilitation Nurse
MIIDM
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Document examination results, treatment plans and patient outcome
- Consult/coordinate with other rehabilitative professionals including PT, OT, speech and wound care
- Managed approximately 3-6 treatment plans per day for 7:1 patient case load.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to identify mobility, strength, communication and cognition level
- Pain management
- Monitor and evaluate patient progression during rehabilitation phase
- Assist with healing and recovery, as well as aid patients and family with transitioning and adjusting to life after rehab
- Advocating for patients and ensuring total patient care through team nursing process aimed to achieve quality patient outcome.
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
River Place Behavioral Health
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Led skilled nursing staff consisting of RNs, LPNs, and mental health tech
- Used clinical judgment to identify, discern and correct situations promptly while maintaining patient and staff safety
- Utilized interpersonal and communication skills to create cohesive and productive work environment amongst multi Disciplinary teams
- Conducted assessments and weekly evaluation to ensure each patient was progressing in accordance with established care plans
- Reviewed daily medication logs to ensure each assigned patient was in compliance with medication regimen and reported any concerns or discrepancy to attending physician.
- Managed care plans for muli-unit of approximately 15-25 patients
- Developed effective shift handover protocols ensuring seamless transition of responsibilities; minimizing errors.
Emergency Room Nurse
Ochsner Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided nursing care within level 2 trauma center
- Monitored ER patients, including alerting physicians or charge nurses to changes in patient status, communicating with patients and their family in varying trauma situations
- Performing medical procedures, such as EKG, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs and collaborating with ER professionals to ensure effective patient care
- Key achievements Designated code team leader/rapid response nurse New Grad transitional guide - ensuring smooth transition from student to professional ER nurse
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of crisis, helping them navigate through difficult life events.
Emergent Nurse
New Orleans East Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Preformed intake, assessment and assigned ESI score for each patient triaged through emergency room
- Coordinated lab test and medication administration during waiting period to reduce delay in care and provide positive patient outcomes
- Used critical thinking and analytical skills to identify urgent changes in patient status, alerting physicians and necessary medical professionals
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Tulane
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Participated in STARn program for new grad nurses
- Served as liaison between new grads and management
- Maintained 7:1 high acuity patient ratio
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
Education
BSN -
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA01.2019
Skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational, planning and management skills
- Superior negotiation, coaching motivational skills
- Unmatched ability to perform in rapidly changing and stressful working environment
- Critical Care Experience
- Behavioral Health
- Triage Analysis Skills
- Nurse Management
- Emergency Care
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical judgment
References
- Dr. Azikiwe Lombard, Medical Director, Supplemental Health Care, 504-655-1729
- Dr. Kendra Scott, Nurse Practitioner, Ochsner Medical, 504-390-5520
- Sierra Ducre, Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital, 504-985-640-0859
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Touro
10.2023 - 04.2024
Emergency Room Nurse
Tulane Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Children Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2023
RN Nursing Supervisor
Supplemental Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
RN Nursing Supervisor
Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Rehabilitation Nurse
MIIDM
01.2021 - 01.2022
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
River Place Behavioral Health
01.2021 - 01.2021
Emergent Nurse
New Orleans East Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2020
Emergency Room Nurse
Ochsner Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
Medical Surgical Nurse
Tulane
01.2019 - 01.2019
BSN -
University of Holy Cross