Precious Baker
San Diego,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Gulfport Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
County Of Sandiego Psychiatric Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers
Registered Nurse Skilled Nursing Facility
Frederika Manor
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Clinical Nursing Student
Onslow Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff
- Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients
Program Analyst
QED Systems
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Analyzed program data to provide input for key decision making and strategic planning
- Helped solve diverse program problems with in-depth analysis
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data
- Reviewed program implementation plans to assess risk and feasibility
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations
- Analyzed unstructured information to derive key insights
Yeoman/Personnel Supervisor
United States Navy
12.2010 - 12.2015
- Reviewed paper timesheets and entered in time reporting system
- Conducted background checks and assessed reported information
- Oversaw drug screenings and personnel reviews
- Coached managers on effective strategies for improving employee relations
- Checked legal work status of each candidate and completed related paperwork
- Generated and submitted reports
- Supported well-designed compensation philosophy to promote organizational strategic plan, initiatives and business goals
- Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits
- Cross-trained to cover other personnel staff duties to facilitate office management
- Generated and submitted reports
- Fostered and developed programs to improve employee effectiveness
- Generated and submitted [Type] reports
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Wellstone Behavioral Health
08.2024 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
- Advocated for patient rights within the healthcare system by maintaining confidentiality standards, addressing ethical concerns when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to each patient''s unique needs, promoting optimal recovery outcomes.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular environmental assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks within the behavioral health unit.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through consistent communication with healthcare team members, resulting in more comprehensive patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
Associate of Science - ADN Nursing
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC05.2022
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Buckhorn High School
New Market, Alabama2010
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Care Quality Assessments
- Clear Patient Communication
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Admission
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Collaboration Skills
- Effective Communication
- Planning
- Safety Concerns
- Basic Life Support (Bls)
- Medication Management
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Educate Patients
- American Nurses Association (Ana)
- Chronic Disease Management
- Computer Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient And Family Advocacy
- Acute Care
- Support And Education
- Chemotherapeutic Drug Administration
- Patient Assessment And Treatment
- Established Nursing Procedures
- Behavioral Health
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Cpr
- Therapeutic Care Plans
- Progress Evaluation
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Wellstone Behavioral Health
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Skilled Nursing Facility
Frederika Manor
10.2022 - 02.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Gulfport Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 08.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
County Of Sandiego Psychiatric Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
Clinical Nursing Student
Onslow Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 05.2022
Program Analyst
QED Systems
03.2016 - 03.2019
Yeoman/Personnel Supervisor
United States Navy
12.2010 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - ADN Nursing
Coastal Carolina Community College
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Buckhorn High School
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