Paula Baker
Fairdale,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY
09.2004 - Current
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with family members or other health team members.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Acted as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient's family, providing updates and support during procedures.
- Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records with attention to detail.
- Participated in emergency procedures, demonstrating quick decision-making and adherence to protocols.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff and students to foster a collaborative and educational working environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Charge Pediatric Registered Nurse
The Kidz Club
Louisville, KY
05.2004 - 08.2004
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to provide safe, comprehensive care for pediatric patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients' families regarding diagnoses, treatments, prognosis.
- Recognized significant changes in a child's condition immediately and took appropriate action accordingly.
- Provided direct patient care including medication administration and treatments according to established protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY05-1994
Skills
- Patient Charting
- Patient Positioning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
Accomplishments
- Preceptor for new employees
- BLS
- CNOR 2011-2016
- Teamleader of ORthopedic Service
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Louisville Hospital
09.2004 - Current
Charge Pediatric Registered Nurse
The Kidz Club
05.2004 - 08.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College
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