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Rebecca J Baum

Registered Nurse
Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered Nurse

ProMedica Senior Care
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
07.2017 - 01.2022
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • 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.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Presbyterian Senior Care
Oakmot, Pennsylvania
06.2015 - 02.2017
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.

Education

High School Diploma -

Beaver Falls Area Senior High School
Beaver Falls, PA
09.2011 - 06.2012

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -

Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
Johnstown, PA
01.2014 - 02.2015

Registered Nursing Diploma -

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2020 - 01.2022

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2022 - Current

Skills

Patient and family advocacy

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Timeline

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Carlow University
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Carlow University
01.2020 - 01.2022

Registered Nursing Diploma -

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
01.2018 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse

ProMedica Senior Care
07.2017 - 01.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Presbyterian Senior Care
06.2015 - 02.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -

Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
01.2014 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Beaver Falls Area Senior High School
09.2011 - 06.2012

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