Sharry Baker
Newark,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Gentiva Hospice, skilled in medication administration and providing emotional support to patients and families. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through individualized care plans and effective communication. Committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care while advocating for patients' needs in complex situations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
Columbus, OH
07.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders for patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and symptom control.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety measures.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving efficiency of patient record-keeping.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Greystone Hospice
Columbus, OH
06.2011 - 07.2014
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse
Licking Memorial Hospital
Newark, OH
08.1988 - 06.2011
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery standards.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH08.2029
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Provide hospice care at the end of live
Provide emotional support to patient and family
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
07.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Greystone Hospice
06.2011 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse
Licking Memorial Hospital
08.1988 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College