Paula Jean Baker
Prineville,OR
Summary
RN leader with experience across assisted living, memory care, hospice, and home care. Provide regulatory compliance support, staff education, medication oversight, documentation review, and quality assurance. Improve resident safety and care consistency through standardized processes.
Overview
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1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
RN-Staff Educator
Brightwater Senior Living
Bend, OR
01.2026 - 07.2026
- RN on site leader for Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Educated and oriented Nursing staff on compliance with Oregon Administrative rules and Nurse Practice Act, fostering understanding of regulatory standards.
- Coordinated in-service training programs to enhance care staff skills, increase and support high quality resident care.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Partnered with ED, Regional RN, HWD leadership to address staff learning needs and gaps.
Regional Director of Health and Wellness
Cogir Senior Living
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed RN and staff operations for eight ALF and MC communities in Oregon, ensuring compliance with OARs and OSBN regulations.
- Analyzed team performance on weekly basis through review of in-depth reports.
- Provided Diabetic teachings and trainings for UAP staff. Performed RN delegated tasks of care per OSBN rules and regulations.
- Continual monitoring of med room efficiency; triple check system, med cart audits, ordering medications, med administration and accurate documentation in EMAR systems.
- Provide Clinical support for ED, RCC, HWD and care staff regarding Alert charting, Incident reporting, significant changes of condition, APS protocols, Admissions, and guidance for detailed Service planning.
- Filled HWD role during nurse absence, ensuring continuity of care and support for community staff.
RN Hospice Casemanager
LHC Group
Bend, OR
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed end-of-life care services for patients and families, providing compassionate support and guidance throughout the hospice process.
- Performed case management assessments for home health, palliative care and hospice patients.
- Provided initial evaluation and Hospice Admissions and assisted with transitioning off Hospice services.
- Administered Hospice comfort medications and monitored patient responses.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Collaborated with LHC Group staff to support compliant, coordinated care delivery.
RN Quality Assurance Administrator
ADDUS Homecare
Keizer, OR
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted QA supervisory RN visits in the home, to confirm compliance with Oregon rules and regulations for in-home care services.
- Supervised medical staff to ensure accurate medication management for in-home care clients, fostering a respectful and compassionate environment.
- Oversee accuracy of Physician orders as they are received and ensure delivery of medications is done in a timely manner.
- Produced and updated monthly Medication Administration Records for each client, ensuring accuracy in medication documentation.
- Trained medical technicians on accurate and professional delivery of care services, enhancing team competency and client safety.
- Completed home health assessments for ADDUS Homecare patients.
DON, Charge nurse, RCM for SNF/Rehab.
Blue Mt. Hospital District John Day Oregon
Prairie City, OR
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Director of nurse training implemented. while working as RCM and charge nurse for SNF/Rehabilitation facility.
- Provided RN assessments, MDS charting, skilled nursing care per individualized treatment plans.
- Performed Skilled nursing care services, administered medications, daily RN assessments, diabetic care, wound treatments, catheter care, IV infusions per orders and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with Interim RN, Hospital Administrator, Facility ED, and medical staff to ensure patient goals and care needs were being met, while maintaining compliance with federal and state safety regulations.
- Implemented CDC-certified infection control procedures, improving safety protocols and resident health outcomes.
RN Director
Tanner Spring Assisted Living & Memory Care
West Linn, OR
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided leadership and performed all RN duties to support and ensure quality resident care during facility changes post State Survey.
- Collaborated with Administrative staff, Regional administrators and outside agencies to improve clinical services, patient safety, medication management and documentation to meet State Survey recommendations.
- Assisted in establishing and implementing new systems for effective, high quality resident/patient care.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Newberg
Newberg, OR
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Directed nursing and health services for assisted living community, ensuring quality care delivery and compliance with health regulations. Supervised Med technicians and caregivers, facilitating skill enhancement through targeted training and mentorship.
- Worked closely with Executive director, LPN, resident care coordinator and clinical team to help with the flow of daily clinical operations.
- Provided RN delegations for insulin administration of UAP staff, and provided teachings of basic wound care skills.
- Ensured compliance with Brookdale policies, state regulations, and licensing standards.
Director of Health Services
Bridge creek Memory Care
Lebanon, OR
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed healthcare needs for residents with Alzheimer's dementia, schizoid-effective disorders, and traumatic brain injuries, ensuring tailored service plans that enhanced patient safety and outcomes.
- Utilized behavioral health and psychology nursing skills to promote patient safety, changes in service plans
- Coordinated patient health services with special operations team, optimizing resident care delivery and improving quality of life.
- Collaborated with physicians and families for positive outcomes.
- Managed and trained Health Care Team in medication management, diabetic care, documentation skills and approaches for managing difficult behavioral challenges.
Agency Nurse
Pace Medical Staffing
Bend, OR
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided nursing services across various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality nursing care for hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and mental health units.
- Applied protocols for chemical addiction, behavioral issues, and addiction recovery to improve patient care.
- Delivered bedside nursing care across Pace Medical Staffing temporary assignments.
DHS Director of Health Services RN
Mill View Memory Care
Bend, OR
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Served as interim Nurse for newly opened memory care community in Bend.
- Managed incident reports, infection control practices, and follow-up documentation for significant changes of condition.
- Provided RN delegations for UAP staff for diabetic patients.
- Collaborated with Executive Director, Resident care coordinator for changes in pt. conditions updating documentation per State OARs.
Owner and Operator: Contract Nursing Services
Health Consulting Now
Prineville, OR
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Delivered health care teaching, oversight, and nursing services to clients requiring medical guidance, enhancing their understanding of health management. Services encompassed medication reviews, diabetic care teaching, nutrition counseling, and monitoring of acute or chronic health conditions.
- Provided health coaching for clients on healthcare treatment options, including wellness planning, dietary improvement and health consulting service options.
RN Wellness Director
Regency Pacific ALF
Prineville, OR
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Wellness director for an assisted living community in rural Prineville. Oversaw daily clinical operations, ensuring high-quality care for residents.
- Utilized best practice health care model to make positive changes to the community and the residents health care needs.
- Developed staff training program with Executive director. Trained med aides on medication management and wound care, enhancing their competency.
- Collaborated on developing service plans and met quarterly with families to address evolving care needs.
RN Health Care Administrator
Lancaster Village Assisted Living
Salem, OR
12.2008 - 11.2015
- Worked as a collaborative team member to manage and oversee the health care needs of all residents.
- Collaborated with outside agencies, health care professional to improve resident medical care needs.
- Established med aide training programs to enhance medication administration and care delivery for residents.
- Developed wound care and standing order medication protocols.
- Provided nursing services and administrative duties for Assisted living community.
- Maintained meticulous documentation. Was a deficiency free ALF during Administrative RN role.
- Participated in monthly meetings with community administrators and managers to evaluate operations, resident care services, and departmental budgets for service improvement.
RN Community Health Nurse
Sunny Oaks, Inc
Salem, OR
10.2008 - 07.2012
- Community Health RN for clients with special needs; a high-risk patient population. (I/DD)
- Performed RN assessments and developed protocols with staff teachings to ensure the safety and quality of life of the clients being met safely and accurately.
- Conducted weekly meetings with house leaders of 8 adult foster homes to ensure care plans remained accurate, noting any new changes of client condition, and ensuring client goals and needs were being met.
- Collaboration with families, POA, Guardians and the State of Oregon, to ensure high-quality safe care was being provided.
- Served as client liaison during hospitalizations and collaborated with physicians, staff, and families for effective care coordination.
- Coordinated discharge planning, coordinating new DME, provided teaching and written protocols for house staff to implement new treatments.
- Reviewed MD visits, medication changes and new treatment plans, followed with written protocols and and accuracy in EMAR documentation.
- Presented documentation to ID team on a quarterly basis with supportive medical documentation.
RN Hospice Case Manager
Hospice Care of the Northwest
Salem, OR
10.2007 - 01.2009
- Hospice Nurse Manager. Oversaw patient admissions in hospice care settings. Palliative care and in-home health services. Performed RN assessments
- Conducted admission evaluations and developed comprehensive plans of care, delivering RN hospice services to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Coordinated DME, wound care supplies, and hospice medications for effective patient management.
- Collaborated with the IDT hospice team to meet care needs and reported patient status.
- Communicated patient condition to the care team in a timely manner, collaborating with physicians, therapists, and staff.
- Possible outcome on changing health conditions, and management, of comfort care. Expert in pain management and
- Hospice medications during end of life transition. Provided physical, spiritual & emotional support to patients and family
- Off life care and when transitioning off of Hospice Services. RN hospice services were provided in AL communities, homes
- Members.
Post-Surgical RN I.V. Therapy Team
Salem Hospital
Salem, OR
06.2004 - 09.2006
- Medical Surgical, Post Operative Care nurse and IV therapy staff RN. Provided nursing care services across multiple departments at Salem Hospital.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients before, during and after surgical procedures.
- Assessed surgical patients and Monitored vital signs during preoperative and postoperative recovery at Salem Hospital
- Started peripheral IVs, managed dressing changes and monitored patency of PICC lines and other catheters; Central lines, Porta caths, Swan-Ganz. Administered I.V. therapy medications per orders.
- Performed complex post-operative wound care, specifically on Post surgical floor.
- Educated patients and families on recovery instructions and discharge planning
Staff Nurse, Float Pool
St. Charles Hospital
Bend, OR
04.2002 - 06.2004
- Provided bedside nursing care across St. Charles Hospital float pool units; Ortho/neuro, Med/surg, Mother Baby, MDU, Rehab, ICU and Pediatric short stay.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses per hospital protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans. as needed.
- Coordinated with medical staff across multiple departments, ensuring seamless patient care transitions in departments providing nursing care.
Agency RN Traveling Nurse
Central Oregon Staffing Agency
Bend, OR
09.2000 - 03.2002
- RN Agency Traveling Nurse for Hospitals of Madras, Prineville, Redmond and Bend SCMC.
- Provided care in Oregon for SNF/Rehab, Long Term Care, Assisted Living and memory care communities.
- Provided RN assessments, medication management, Treatments, Diabetic care, Wound care, and documented assessments in medical record system.
- Followed infection control and safety protocols during all assignments.
- Adapted quickly to new units, policies, and staffing requirements.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards related to nursing practice.
RN Charge Nurse Alzheimer's & Long-term Care
Cascade View
Bend, OR
02.2000 - 08.2000
- Oversaw care planning, charting, and medication management for residents in Alzheimer's long-term care, conducting regular assessments and reviews of care plans to ensure optimal resident outcomes.
- Supervised night shift operations in a locked memory care unit, focusing on situational awareness to maintain safety and specific approaches to patients with known behavioral outbursts when performing nursing care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Responded to urgent resident needs and shift concerns
Clinical RN
Bend Asthma Allergies & Associates
Bend, OR
06.1996 - 01.1997
- Conducted allergy testing, PFT-pulmonary function tests, immunology testing, for accurate diagnosis.
- Flew to other cities in Oregon to conduct Allergy Clinics for patients to have access to specialized care and medications.
- Administered allergy shots and immunizations to patients of all ages and medical diagnoses in a clinical setting.
- Facilitated stress-free immunizations for children, ensuring a positive experience and compliance with vaccination schedules.
- Provided teaching of respiratory medications and use, with information on allergy trigger avoidance.
- Responded quickly and calmly during emergency situations; administered first aid when required.
RN Personal Care Provider
Deschutes County: Child Protective Services (DHS) Foster Parent Parent Program
Bend, OR
10.1996 - 12.1996
- Conducted RN assessments of foster children, reviewing medical conditions and interviewing foster parents during home visits to evaluate mental and physical health.
- Completed health screenings for children entering DHS foster placements.
- Provided nursing guidance for Child Protective Services foster parent program families.
- Documented medical histories in child welfare case records.
- Communicated findings with Director for continued financial reimbursement for foster care services provided.
Clinical LPN, UCC RN, Satellite Clinical Nurse
Bend Memorial Clinic, La Pine Satellite Clinic
Bend/ La Pine, OR
07.1991 - 05.1996
- Clinical RN for departments of: Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Oncology IV infusion room, and 1 year Clinical Cardiology Nurse manager.
- Transferred to UCC full time RN position. Utilized critical thinking, Acute care nursing skills to perform adjunct nursing care for multiple physicians in UCC. Provided phone and clinical triage nursing.
- Assisted MD with treatments, procedures, prepared injections, sterile fields for minor surgeries, performed acute wound care.
- Transferred to La Pine Satellite clinic, where care was conducted like a small hospital.
- Provided emergent Nursing care services for various medical conditions, acute health issues, fractured bones to cardiac events. Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data, diagnostic tests for MD and recorded in documentation system.
- Performed phlebotomy lab draws, processed diagnostic tests- UA, CBC and WBC. Started IVs, administered medications. Performed 12 lead EKGs. Assisted MD with x-rays and invasive diagnostic procedures.
- Started as Clinical LPN for family practice. Performed clinical nursing care, managed MD weekly schedule, managed prescriptions, phone triage, obtained vital signs and details for seeing MD. Documentation via paper records.
Education
Nursing (On Hold) (BSN) -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing, RN
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR06-1995
Clinical Nutritionist (Nutritional Counseling) -
Western States Chiropractic College
Portland, OR09-1992
Associate of Science - Nursing, LPN
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR12-1991
Licensed Cosmetologist - Licensed Cosmetologist
Phagans Beauty College
Bend, OR06-1989
Skills
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Leadership in Healthcare
- RN supervisory experience
- RN performance improvement
- Quality assurance nursing
- Staff Training Development
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Patient observation expertise
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Hospice and palliative care
- Home visits
- Oncology infusion nursing
- Cardiovascular Care Management
- Post-acute hospital nursing
- Rehabilitation support
- I/DD community health nursing
- Nursing plan development
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Case management
- Urgent Care RN- 4 years
- Emergency response
- Telehealth triage experience
- Clinical judgment
- Dementia and TBI care
- Certified in IV therapy, BLS
- Venipuncture, Phlebotomy skills
- Direct nursing care
- RN assessment
- Medication administration
- EMAR software proficiency
- Behavioral Health Management
- Effective communication
- Dementia and TBI care
- Infection control measures
Personal Information
Certification
- RN License, State of Oregon, 1995-02-01, 2027-02-26, active
- IV therapy and Phlebotomy Certification 2026-10-3 active
- Clinical Nutrition Certification, WSCC 1992-6-1
- First Aid Certification, American Heart Association, 2027-5-1 active
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 2027-5-1, active
- Driver's License, State of Oregon, 2031-02-28, active
Full Name
Paula Jean Baker
Headline
Experienced Nurse with over 30 years of experience, Licensed in the State of Oregon
Accomplishments
- WHOS WHO IN AMERICA 2014, RN Leader
- Servants Heart Award 2020, dedication to Nursing Care
Timeline
RN-Staff Educator
Brightwater Senior Living
01.2026 - 07.2026
Regional Director of Health and Wellness
Cogir Senior Living
07.2025 - 01.2026
RN Hospice Casemanager
LHC Group
02.2024 - 06.2025
RN Quality Assurance Administrator
ADDUS Homecare
12.2022 - 07.2024
DON, Charge nurse, RCM for SNF/Rehab.
Blue Mt. Hospital District John Day Oregon
08.2022 - 11.2022
RN Director
Tanner Spring Assisted Living & Memory Care
10.2021 - 07.2022
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Newberg
09.2019 - 12.2019
DHS Director of Health Services RN
Mill View Memory Care
12.2017 - 05.2018
Agency Nurse
Pace Medical Staffing
11.2017 - 11.2018
Director of Health Services
Bridge creek Memory Care
02.2017 - 08.2019
Owner and Operator: Contract Nursing Services
Health Consulting Now
02.2016 - 02.2017
RN Wellness Director
Regency Pacific ALF
11.2015 - 10.2016
RN Health Care Administrator
Lancaster Village Assisted Living
12.2008 - 11.2015
RN Community Health Nurse
Sunny Oaks, Inc
10.2008 - 07.2012
RN Hospice Case Manager
Hospice Care of the Northwest
10.2007 - 01.2009
Post-Surgical RN I.V. Therapy Team
Salem Hospital
06.2004 - 09.2006
Staff Nurse, Float Pool
St. Charles Hospital
04.2002 - 06.2004
Agency RN Traveling Nurse
Central Oregon Staffing Agency
09.2000 - 03.2002
RN Charge Nurse Alzheimer's & Long-term Care
Cascade View
02.2000 - 08.2000
RN Personal Care Provider
Deschutes County: Child Protective Services (DHS) Foster Parent Parent Program
10.1996 - 12.1996
Clinical RN
Bend Asthma Allergies & Associates
06.1996 - 01.1997
Clinical LPN, UCC RN, Satellite Clinical Nurse
Bend Memorial Clinic, La Pine Satellite Clinic
07.1991 - 05.1996
Nursing (On Hold) (BSN) -
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing, RN
Central Oregon Community College
Clinical Nutritionist (Nutritional Counseling) -
Western States Chiropractic College
Associate of Science - Nursing, LPN
Central Oregon Community College
Licensed Cosmetologist - Licensed Cosmetologist
Phagans Beauty College