Stephen Barker
Registered Nurse
Hudson,MA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 10+ Years experience working with acutely ill patients in fast-paced hospital settings, including medical-surgical, and psychiatric units. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult situations. Works well with diverse patient populations. 6 Years experience as charge/resource nurse coordinating admissions and discharges. Knowledgeable and efficient with EMR documentation. Looking to expand nursing skills and practice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Acute Care, 7 West/Transplant
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
Worcester, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Administer complex medication regimens, including immunosuppressants, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to pre- and post-transplant patients on high acuity transplant floor.
- Collaborate with transplant surgeons, coordinators, pharmacists, and dietitians to deliver holistic care.
Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial Psychiatric Treatment And Recovery Center
Worcester, MA
09.2015 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA 09.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
Electronic Healthy Records (Epic)
Patient and family education and advocacy
Empathy and compassion
undefinedTimeline
Registered Nurse, Acute Care, 7 West/Transplant
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial Psychiatric Treatment And Recovery Center
09.2015 - 07.2023
Associates Degree - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
09.2012 - 05.2014
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