Monica Baldwin
Duncan,OK
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 18 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in medsurg, LTC, and SNF type settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to provide efficient continuity of care. Dedicated and perform my duties within the company policies and procedures and with in the scope of my practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse for the states of Oklahoma. With extensive experience and a History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients, and visiting families and/or patient advocate.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Lawton, OK
04.2020 - 04.2024
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gregston Nursing Home and Rehab
Marlow, OK
02.2018 - 12.2023
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Education
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Cameron University
Lawton, OK05-2015
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Oklahoma City, OK05-2001
Skills
- Wound Care
- Patient Intake
- Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Samples collection
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Preventive Care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Catheter Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Care Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Breathing Treatments
- Documenting incidents
- Counting narcotics
- Vital signs
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric Care
- Inpatient Care
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gregston Nursing Home and Rehab
02.2018 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Cameron University
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School