Patricia Baker
Saint Augustine
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Ascension St. Vincents
Jacksonville, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored and analyzed patient vital signs to ensure timely medical responses in critical care settings.
- Coordinated efforts with diverse teams to create and implement personalized care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored and administered medications and treatments, adhering to established protocols and physician directives for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and families regarding post-discharge care to promote recovery and well-being.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices in telemetry nursing care.
- Managed critical situations effectively by utilizing strong decision-making skills under pressure, ultimately ensuring patient safety.
Utilization Review Nurse
Humana
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of medical services to ensure compliance with utilization management guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to assess appropriateness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices in utilization review processes and documentation standards.
- Reduced healthcare costs through efficient utilization of resources and identification of unnecessary treatments or procedures.
- Assisted discharge planning efforts through prompt identification of medically stable patients who were ready for transition to alternate levels of care.
Women's Surgical Unit Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
06.2021 - 11.2024
- Used therapeutic communication, active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and interprofessional health care teams.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
- Collaborated with members of healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care for patients.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick, GA
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Recorded patient medical history and documented previous or observable symptoms.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatment options and possible outcomes.
- Participated in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies.
- Evaluated, updated and revised plans of care to achieve intended outcomes.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored physical responses.
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Managed time effectively to attend to multiple patients in a high-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jersey College School of Nursing
Jacksonville, Florida05-2019
Skills
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Team collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Ascension St. Vincents
03.2025 - Current
Utilization Review Nurse
Humana
01.2022 - Current
Women's Surgical Unit Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
06.2021 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
07.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jersey College School of Nursing