Mindy Baker
Sarepta,LA
Summary
Compassionate patient-oriented Nurse with 16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Rehab Nurse
Minden Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Monitor vital signs, administered medications, and documented patients'' progress to maintain accurate records for medical staff review.
- Assess patients'' needs and provided appropriate interventions, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Evaluate patient responses to treatments and modified care plans as needed, resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Manage complex wound care, reducing infection rates and promoting healing processes.
- Educate patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge home management strategies to promote long-term success in recovery.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and rapport with the healthcare team.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Enhance patient recovery by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Reduce hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
Perinatal Nurse
Minden Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough assessments and monitoring vital signs during the perinatal period.
- Enhanced mother-baby bonding by providing education on breastfeeding techniques and infant care.
- Reduced complications for high-risk pregnancies with close monitoring and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for expectant mothers and newborns.
- Prevented infection transmission through strict adherence to hygiene protocols during labor, delivery, and recovery phases.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating compassion, sensitivity, and professionalism throughout their perinatal journey.
- Assisted physicians during labor and delivery procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes for both mother and baby.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by educating new mothers on proper latch techniques, milk supply maintenance, and feeding schedules.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Recognized early signs of distress in both mother and baby during labor; intervened appropriately to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
MDS Coordinator
Heritage Nursing Center
03.2014 - 03.2021
- Ensure completion of Minium Data Set (MDS) including Care Area Assessment and Care Plans in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy and procedures in a timely fashion.
- Ensure timely scheduling and completion of the initial care plan, annual review, readmission, significant change, and quarterly review in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment.
- Interview residents, family members, and staff to accurately capture and document admission, quarterly, and comprehensive assessments.
- Knowledge of regulations and requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and the utilization of RUGs.
- Participate in IDT care plan meetings with family members as well as developing and completing care plans as per residents needs.
- Monitor for changes in residents condition and provide notification of such to the interdisciplinary team.
- Follows up with staff when necessary to assure compliance to standards of documentation.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Reduced errors in data collection by streamlining the MDS process and improving communication among interdisciplinary teams.
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Nursing Center
05.2012 - 03.2014
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Provided direct care to 20+ residents .
- Communication with physicians and other necessary healthcare specialist.
- Responsible for medications administration and documentation..
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids and treatments to patients as ordered by physician.
- Oversight and supervision of 3 or more C.N.A's.
LPN Charge Nurse, Restorative Nurse, Risk Manager
Carrington Place
06.2007 - 05.2012
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Provided direct care to 35+ residents .
- Communication with physicians and other necessary healthcare specialist.
- Responsible for medications administration and documentation..
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids and treatments to patients as ordered by physician.
- Oversight and supervision of 3 or more C.N.A's.
- Identified and evaluated risks as a means to reduce/prevent accidents/incidents to patients, staff members, and visitors. Held staff in services on prevention of abuse.
- Coordinated restorative care to assist residents in attaining or maintaining the highest level of physical functioning possible.
Education
Associate of Science - RN
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR12.2020
LPN
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Minden, LA05.2007
Skills
- Ability to work directly with patients, families, and doctors
- Medication administration
- HIPPA regulations
- Wound care
- Charting and documentation
- Time management and prioritization
- IV management
- Organized
- Able to maintain composure in stressful situations
- Emotional Support
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Education
Certification
American Heart Association Health Care Provider, CPR, current
PALS
Timeline
Inpatient Rehab Nurse
Minden Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Perinatal Nurse
Minden Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2023
MDS Coordinator
Heritage Nursing Center
03.2014 - 03.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Nursing Center
05.2012 - 03.2014
LPN Charge Nurse, Restorative Nurse, Risk Manager
Carrington Place
06.2007 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - RN
South Arkansas Community College
LPN
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
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