Mickey Baum
1238 Quincy Canyon Rd,CA
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 Supervisor
Grossmont Post Acute Care
8787 Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Ensure patient safety related but not limited to, medications and procedures utilizing the five rights; patient falls; decubitus prevention and prevention of nosocomial infections.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
HCA Lone Peak Hospital
11925 S State Street, Draper, UT 84020
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Develop and/or contribute to the individualized plan of care that reflects assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of that plan.
- Ensures plan is reflective of admission or outpatient database, on-going findings, age appropriate care, cultural specific needs, and appropriate acuity.
- Ensures plan is discussed with patient, family/significant others, and completed in a timely manner.
- Ensures optimal pain control and patient comfort; identifies and discusses patient anxieties, fears or concerns regarding patient condition, treatment or discharge.
- Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of data, assessments, and evaluations of patient outcomes.
Patient Transporter
Sharp Memorial Hospital
7901 Frost St., San Diego, CA 92123
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
- Contributed to a safe environment for all individuals within the hospital by adhering to established safety policies and procedures at all times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Granite Hills Healthcare and Wellness Center
1340 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
16875 W Bernardo Dr Ste 150, San Diego, CA 9212703-2022
Skills
- Serves as a leader of the health care team; delegates tasks appropriately, and demonstrates appropriate accountability
- Demonstrates professional, supportive behavior
- Leads and directs others through the change process
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments in order to assist member problem resolution
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Grossmont Post Acute Care
08.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
HCA Lone Peak Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Transporter
Sharp Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Granite Hills Healthcare and Wellness Center
08.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University