Rachael E Barker
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 12-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in BLS. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Private Duty
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Caregiver
Right At Home Senior Care
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
LPN
Grace Rehabilitation Center Of Vero Beach
10.2013 - 02.2018
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN
Arden House
05.2006 - 11.2010
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM08.2023
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute - Hamden
Hamden, CT04.2006
High School Diploma -
Bangor High School
Bangor, ME05.2000
Skills
- Progressive Care
- Bathing and Dressing
- Patient Rapport
- Strong Ethics
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Problem Identification
- Multitasking and Organization
- Developing Client Trust
Timeline
Caregiver
Private Duty
01.2021 - 06.2023
Caregiver
Right At Home Senior Care
08.2018 - 02.2021
LPN
Grace Rehabilitation Center Of Vero Beach
10.2013 - 02.2018
LPN
Arden House
05.2006 - 11.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute - Hamden
High School Diploma -
Bangor High School