Nakita Baker
Bloomfield Hills,MI
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated new graduate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with progressive experience in providing exceptional patient care. Eager to leverage recent education and hands-on experience to excel in a dynamic healthcare environment. Committed to delivering high-quality care that prioritizes patient well-being and fosters positive health outcomes. Seeking opportunities to contribute skills and passion for nursing within a collaborative team setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Practical Nurse
Drake Homecare
01.2026 - Current
- Managed medication administration according to prescribed protocols and monitored patient responses.
- Administered wound care and performed dressing changes to ensure adherence to patient care protocols.
- Assisted with insertion of foley catheters as required. Provided routine care for catheters to maintain patient comfort and hygiene.
- Assisted with perineal care and regularly emptied Foley drainage bags.
- Implemented patient repositioning every 2 hours to ensure skin integrity and prevent pressure injuries.
- Delivered skilled, compassionate one-on-one care in home environments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdvisaCare Home Health Care
Livonia, MI
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Executed suprapubic catheter care procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Graduate Nurse
The Medical Team
Rochester Hills, MI
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
Patient Care Technician
DMC Harper University Hospital (ED)
Detroit, MI
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace for patients and ensuring they received proper treatments and procedures
- Directed and supervised other technicians in caring for patients in a hospital emergency room
- Managed inventory of supplies and ensured that they were properly stored, cleaned, and used
- Employed effective communication techniques to communicate with physicians and nurses
- Start IV lines and blood draws
- Completed EKG's and other tests based on patient presentation in the ED
Education
Practical Nurse - undefined
Dorsey College
Roseville, MI10.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Detroit academy of arts sciences
Detroit, Michigan06.2009
Skills
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Maintaining HIPPA
- Patient Safety
- Effective communication
- Dependable
- Nursing documentation
- CPR certification
Certification
CPR Certified
Languages
English
Timeline
Graduate Practical Nurse
Drake Homecare
01.2026 - Current
Graduate Nurse
The Medical Team
09.2023 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdvisaCare Home Health Care
08.2022 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician
DMC Harper University Hospital (ED)
02.2020 - 10.2020
Practical Nurse - undefined
Dorsey College
High School Diploma - undefined
Detroit academy of arts sciences