Shaun P. Baker
Godley
Summary
Results-driven Cardiac Care Nurse experienced in supervising Cath Lab operations and optimizing patient care. Enhanced compliance and improved patient outcomes through training nursing staff on best practices and safety protocols. Delivered high-acuity care across military and critical care environments, demonstrating adaptability and clinical expertise in structural heart interventions, electrophysiology, and peripheral vascular procedures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Vital Solutions Llc
Clovis
02.2026 - Current
- Administered patient care in cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Coordinated patient care with cardiologists and interventional staff to optimize treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.
- Supervised daily operations of catheterization laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow and quality patient care.
- Trained nursing staff on safety protocols and best practices, enhancing team compliance and patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
Tallahassee
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Supervised daily operations of catheterization laboratory team, ensuring adherence to safety standards and efficient workflow.
- Trained nursing staff on safety protocols and best practices, enhancing team competency and patient care quality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Supervised daily operations of the catheterization laboratory team.
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Vital Solutions Llc
Louisville
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Coordinated patient care with cardiologists and interventional staff to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Supervised daily operations of the catheterization laboratory team.
- Educated nursing staff on safety protocols and best practices to promote patient safety.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on system usage and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Fort Worth
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, enhancing overall standards of care.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and refine patient care plans.
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Cape Girardeau
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Supervised daily operations of catheterization laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated patient care with cardiologists and interventional staff, facilitating timely interventions and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Managed equipment and inventory for catheterization procedures, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Nursing
Tallahassee
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered patient care in cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Assisted physicians during interventional cardiology procedures to enhance patient outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care through effective oversight.
- Coordinated daily shift activities and patient assignments, optimizing workflow and improving team efficiency.
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Travel Nursing
Denver
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and recovery protocols to promote optimal healing.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Administered comprehensive patient care throughout cardiac catheterization procedures to ensure successful outcomes.
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Nursing
Tallahassee
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked in Cath Lab / STEMI Team / Invasive Labs.
- Managed patient care and coordinated nursing activities, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance that enhanced team collaboration and care delivery.
- Delegated tasks among staff based on qualifications, improving workflow and patient care efficiency.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Conducted staff training sessions on best practices and procedures.
Cath Lab RN / Lead RN
Medical City HCA
Weatherford
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced nursing services and improved patient care outcomes.
- Managed adult patient discipline while circulating in procedure cases in a sterile environment, monitored invasive lab cases, and assisted the physician as a scrub role.
- Facilitated staff training sessions on best practices and procedures, enhancing team knowledge and compliance.
- Trained new nurses on unit policies and procedures, developed their clinical skills, and guided their professional development.
Cath Lab RN / Lead RN
JPS Health
Fort Worth
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Job consists of Cath Lab RN / Lead RN / Facilitator duties; are call team STEMI/ diagnostic and intervention cardiology with limited IR assisting.
- Supervised daily operations of catheterization laboratory team, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed equipment and inventory for catheterization procedures, maintaining readiness for timely interventions.
- Coordinated patient care with cardiologists and interventional staff to enhance treatment effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
- Assisted in developing protocols for emergency situations in the lab.
- Developed policies and procedures specific to the Cath Lab environment that support evidence-based practice initiatives.
NAO Float Pool / Critical Care Float/ CARE Global
Cox Health Systems
Springfield
10.2012 - 06.2018
- Floated across multi-patient age groups and disciplines, trained in NTICU, NICU, PICU, CVICU, MICU/CCU, Stepdown, Mothers unit, Peds, and med-surg units.
- Participated in Unit Based Council, House wide Partnership Council, and served as Company survey Champion and Cerner Super-user; initiated float pool flooring project to enhance communication.
- Received five nominations for the Daisy Award for exceptional nursing care.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care during critical situations.
- Contributed for a year on Unit Based Council, House wide Partnership Council, and served as Company survey champion and Cerner super-user, initiated float pool flooring project to improve communication.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities by serving as charge nurse.
Registered Nurse
United States Dept. of Justice Bureau of Prisons
Springfield
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Delivered nursing care across medical, surgical, mental health, and correctional settings, ensuring comprehensive patient support.
- Documented patient progress and interventions accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices, enhancing team competency and patient care standards.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield
05.2009 - 10.2011
- Performed advanced cardiac life support procedures such as chest compressions, endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion.
- Assisted with insertion of ventilators, tracheostomy tubes, chest tubes, Swan Ganz catheters.
- Trained new nursing staff on CVICU protocols, enhancing team competency and patient care.
- Supervised nursing staff in high-pressure ICU environment, fostering a collaborative approach to patient management.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and standards of practice for safe delivery of quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, ensuring understanding and adherence to recovery plans.
- Evaluated staffing levels throughout shift to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
Combat Medic/Crisis Response RN - ICU
MO Army National Guard/ US Army Reserves
Springfield
06.2002 - 07.2010
- Obtained EMT-B National Registration and Missouri License while serving in military.
- Administered emergency medical care in combat and training environments to stabilize patients and enhance survival outcomes.
- Assisted in triaging casualties during high-stress situations.
- Maintained medical equipment and supplies for operational readiness.
- Trained soldiers on first aid techniques and emergency response protocols, improving readiness and response effectiveness in critical situations.
- Facilitated conflict-resolution by implementing protocols and investigating issues through resolution.
- Supervised staff to ensure adherence to medical protocols and maintain high standards of patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield
12.2007 - 05.2009
- Oversaw medical/surgical floor, ensuring comprehensive care for pre and post-op patients, effective medication administration, thorough wound care, and efficient patient admissions and discharges.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and dignity.
Education
Bachelors Degree -
St. Johns College of Nursing SBU
Springfield, MO, United States05-2012
Associate's Degree - Registered Nurse
St. Johns College of Nursing SBU
Springfield, MO, United States05-2009
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Ozarks Technical College
Springfield, MO, United States12-2007
High School or equivalent -
Republic High School
Republic, MO, United States05-1997
Skills
- Cardiac catheterization
- Interventional procedures
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Patient monitoring
- Triage assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Safety protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Team coordination
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Critical thinking
Availability
Permanent, Full-Time
Additional Information
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Dialysis Cert., Balloon pump Cert., Code Blue Cert/ Rapid Response Team, EPIC patient charting system, Cerner patient charting system
References
- Ricky Kamaria, JPS Health, Radiology Technician, 5127055492
- Amanda McDonald, JPS Health, Nurse Manager, 8177897847
- Craig Steiwig, CSI, Representative, 8172290609
- Juzar Lokhandwala, JPS Health, Intervention Cardiologist, 2147739958
- Billy Dimas, JPS Health, Cardiologist/EP, 8322657717
- Darren Kumar, JPS Health, Director of Cardiology, 8173603144
- Brice Cook, Cox Health, Nurse Manager, 4172696155
- Tessie Bowmaker, Cox Health, Nurse Manager, 4172696552
- Leonard Shepard, Cox Health, Nurse Manager, 4172696080
- Kim Cash, Cox Health, Dialysis Nurse Manager, 4179885198
- Sabera Shabnam MD, Cox Health, Hospitalist, 2144783428
- Shawn Usery MD, Cox Health, CMO Branson Cox Health, 4172993003
- Lisa Apperson, Mercy Health, Registered Nurse, 4178944251
Job Related Training
- BSN/ 2012
- RN / 2009
- LPN/2007
- ACLS /Current
- ECCO - Essentials of Critical Care Orientation
- BLS/ Current
- TNCC/ completed
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Vital Solutions Llc
02.2026 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2025 - 02.2026
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Vital Solutions Llc
10.2024 - 02.2025
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
06.2024 - 10.2024
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2024 - 06.2024
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Nursing
02.2023 - 02.2024
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Travel Nursing
10.2022 - 02.2023
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Nursing
04.2022 - 10.2022
Cath Lab RN / Lead RN
Medical City HCA
03.2021 - 04.2022
Cath Lab RN / Lead RN
JPS Health
06.2018 - 03.2021
NAO Float Pool / Critical Care Float/ CARE Global
Cox Health Systems
10.2012 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
United States Dept. of Justice Bureau of Prisons
10.2011 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
05.2009 - 10.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
12.2007 - 05.2009
Combat Medic/Crisis Response RN - ICU
MO Army National Guard/ US Army Reserves
06.2002 - 07.2010
Bachelors Degree -
St. Johns College of Nursing SBU
Associate's Degree - Registered Nurse
St. Johns College of Nursing SBU
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Ozarks Technical College
High School or equivalent -
Republic High School