Rebecca Barker
Bloomfield ,MO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Stoddard
01.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathy, fostering positive rapport with patients and families.
- Promoted a safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring patients for risk factors related to self-harm or aggression towards others.
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to the unique needs of each infant.
- Provided emotional support to families facing challenging situations such as birth complications or infant illnesses.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to established policies, procedures, and evidence-based guidelines governing newborn nursing practice.
- Improved family bonding experiences by advocating for skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support during the immediate postpartum period.
- Promoted a safe and nurturing environment for newborns, implementing proper hygiene practices and infection control measures.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Southeast Health
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Improved patient outcomes with development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Optimized medication administration safety through careful double-checking of dosages and adherence to proper storage guidelines.
- Conducted detailed assessments of neonatal patients to identify care needs and monitor progress.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Southeast Health
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathy, fostering positive rapport with patients and families.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and overall experience within the psychiatric unit.
Nurse Extern
Southeast Health
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and attentive care.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring accuracy and adherence to treatment plans.
Psychiatric Unit Tech
Southeast Health
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy within the facility setting, working alongside the care team to address any concerns or barriers to optimal mental health care delivery.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO05-2021
Skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient discharge
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Taking vitals
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Stoddard
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, NICU
Southeast Health
04.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Southeast Health
06.2021 - 04.2022
Nurse Extern
Southeast Health
10.2020 - 05.2021
Psychiatric Unit Tech
Southeast Health
01.2018 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Three Rivers College
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