JOEL (ORRETTE) BAKER
SUMMERVILLE,SC
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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Travel Staff RN MS/TELE CHARGE
Unity Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
Travel Staff RN MS/TELE
Mohawk Valley Health System
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
Travel Staff RN MS/TELE
Rochester General Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
Travel Staff RN MS/TELE CHARGE
Unity Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
RN Staff Nurse ICU
Trident Medical Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
RN II MS/TELE
MUSC
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Active member of Unit Based Council implementing strategies for continuous quality improvements.
- Collaborated PDSA projects and real time clinical support, such as preceptorship and skills teaching.
Registered Nurse, PCU (Pulmonary Care)
Mount Sinai Health System
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Ventilator Weaning and pulmonary rehabilitation of acutely ill patients too unstable for MS Floor.
- Leadership and team nursing, including charge duties and preceptor support. Completed nurse residency program with successful project implementation of CAUTI bundle.
Registered Nurse, PCU (Pulmonary Care)
Mount Sinai South Nassau
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Leadership and team nursing, including charge duties and preceptor support. Completed nurse residency program with successful project implementation of CAUTI bundle.
LPN (Pulmonary Progressive Care)
Mount Sinai South Nassau
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Practical Nursing Specialist ICU
US Army Reserves, Ft Hamilton NY
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Practical Nursing Specialist ICU section in Forward Surgical Detachment Team
Practical Nursing Specialist
US Army Reserves, nurse Corp
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
LPN (Charge Nurse)
Nassau Extended Care
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
LPN (Per Diem)
A Holy Paterson Extended Care
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Teacher, Part Time
Police Athletic League, Inc.
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Development Engineer 1
UWI St. Augustine
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Managed project timelines effectively by setting priorities and allocating resources efficiently, ensuring timely completion of deliverables as per stakeholder expectations.
Instructor 1 / Computer Network Support
UWI St. Augustine
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Part Time Science Tutor
UWI St. Augustine
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Enhanced student understanding of scientific concepts by employing hands-on activities and real-world examples.
Teaching Assistant
UWI St. Augustine
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Scientific Officer
UWI Mona
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Optimized laboratory protocols for improved efficiency and accuracy in scientific experiments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2025
BLS for Health Care Providers (CPR & AED) - Emergency Medicine
America Heart Association AHA
01.2024
ACLS Provider - Emergency Medicine
America Heart Association (AHA)
Charleston, SC10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
Excelsior College
Albany09.2019
Diploma Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
United States Army Medical Department & School
San Antonio03.2015
Skills
- Acute/Critical Care/Progressive Care Nursing
- Pandemic Nursing mobilization
- Trach/vent and Enteral Tube management
- Wound care management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Clinical judgment, triage and prioritization
- Discharge Planning and teaching
- Compassion and Empathy
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Quality Improvement through research and evidence based practice
- Health Promotion
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing staff leadership
- Combat Care Nursing
Affiliations
- Medical Reserve Corp, Nassau County, NY
- America Association of Critical Care Nurses
- America Nurses Association
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NIH - Stroke Scale
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Travel Staff RN MS/TELE CHARGE
Unity Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Travel Staff RN MS/TELE
Mohawk Valley Health System
10.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Staff RN MS/TELE
Rochester General Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Staff RN MS/TELE CHARGE
Unity Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023
RN Staff Nurse ICU
Trident Medical Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
RN II MS/TELE
MUSC
08.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, PCU (Pulmonary Care)
Mount Sinai Health System
08.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU (Pulmonary Care)
Mount Sinai South Nassau
08.2020 - 08.2021
LPN (Pulmonary Progressive Care)
Mount Sinai South Nassau
02.2018 - 08.2020
LPN (Charge Nurse)
Nassau Extended Care
11.2016 - 02.2018
LPN (Per Diem)
A Holy Paterson Extended Care
02.2016 - 11.2016
Practical Nursing Specialist ICU
US Army Reserves, Ft Hamilton NY
10.2013 - 10.2019
Practical Nursing Specialist
US Army Reserves, nurse Corp
10.2013 - 10.2019
Teacher, Part Time
Police Athletic League, Inc.
06.2013 - 01.2014
Development Engineer 1
UWI St. Augustine
01.2013 - 06.2013
Instructor 1 / Computer Network Support
UWI St. Augustine
01.2012 - 01.2013
Part Time Science Tutor
UWI St. Augustine
01.2012 - 01.2013
Teaching Assistant
UWI St. Augustine
01.2009 - 01.2012
Scientific Officer
UWI Mona
01.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
SUNY At Buffalo
BLS for Health Care Providers (CPR & AED) - Emergency Medicine
America Heart Association AHA
ACLS Provider - Emergency Medicine
America Heart Association (AHA)
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
Excelsior College
Diploma Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
United States Army Medical Department & School
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NIH - Stroke Scale
Volunteering Service
- Army Achievement Medal, 865th Combat Support Hospital, Utica, NY, 2016, 2018, 2019
- NYS Department of Health Volunteer, ServNY, NYC Medical Reserve Corps Member, Nassau County Medical Reserve Corps Member, 2015, present
- Certificate of achievement, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 2015
- US Army Reserve member, 2013, 2021
- UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, ST AUGUSTINE, TRINIDAD WEST INDIES, Educational Development Committee Chair (ALUMNI ASSOCIATION), Resident Assistant-Sir Arthur Lewis Hall of Residence, Faculty Rep. & Chair of Membership Committee (ALUMNI ASSOCIATION), Deputy Post Graduate President Guild of students, 2011, 2012
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