Taylor A. Baker
IVX Health
Lee’s Summit,MO
4
Certifications
13
years of professional experience
APRN-licensed Family Nurse Practitioner currently providing clinic-based care for patients with chronic medical conditions. Delivers patient education, reviews chart notes and visit summaries for billing accuracy, and supports infusion care workflows with nursing staff. Brings earlier experience as a nurse practitioner caring for acute and chronic ailments, as well as history as a registered nurse and clinical instructor to reinforce patient teaching and clinical judgment.
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
1 Year- Delivered part-time medical services in clinical setting to enhance patient care.
- Provide care and education to patients receiving IV infusion therapy for chronic conditions.
- Supported 5-8 infusion visits daily by educating patients, monitoring symptoms, and reinforcing comfort measures to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Review 100% of clinic charts daily to confirm documentation, care summaries, and billing submissions are complete.
- Monitored clinic operations and oversaw patient infusions and nursing care to ensure accuracy and compliance with protocols.
- Guide nursing staff through difficult patient situations, acute reactions, and other clinical concerns.
Family Nurse Practitioner
2 Years 7 Months- Delivered part-time healthcare services, enhancing patient access to care.
- Managed primary care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses, integrating modern and functional medicine approaches for comprehensive care.
- Conducted 5-10 acute care visits daily for pediatric and adult clients, addressing urgent wellness concerns.
- Managed 4-8 patient follow-up visits daily to support hormone replacement therapy and weight loss care plans.
- Provided patient education to help clients understand therapies, follow-up needs, and health goals.
- Applied knowledge of alternative therapies and wellness modalities to support individualized treatment planning.
Family Nurse Practitioner
2 Years 6 Months- Provided full-time healthcare services to patients.
- Managed 40-50 adolescent patient visits weekly for injuries, viral illnesses, acute pain, and other common concerns.
- Delivered women’s health care, STI counseling, and preventive services, addressing routine outpatient needs.
- Performed Nexplanon insertions and removals while applying trained skills in sensitive clinical procedures.
- Completed pap smears, vaginal exams, injections, and fluorescein eye stain exams in a fast-paced clinic setting.
- Coordinated 200-600+ student screenings each semester, managing intake, blood draws, and support for incoming international students.
- Developed and presented wellness and educational PowerPoint presentations to educate international students on health and wellness and available student health center services.
Clinical Instructor
10 Months- Part-time position held while working as a RN.
- Taught undergraduate nursing students to perform patient assessments, administer medications, and apply critical thinking in inpatient care.
- Instructed students during clinical rotations to enhance clinical knowledge and readiness for nursing practice.
- Guided 8-10 clinical rotation students each shift through bedside support, addressing questions and facilitating skill-building in inpatient units.
- Evaluated 8-10 weekly student assignments, providing timely feedback to enhance understanding and foster academic growth.
- Provided structured feedback on student work to strengthen understanding, accuracy, and clinical readiness.
- Supported students via Canvas and online learning platforms to provide feedback and learning experiences.
- Compiled PowerPoint presentation with voiceovers to be presented to students on their online educational platform.
Registered Nurse
4 Years 3 Months- Worked full-time in diverse healthcare settings, providing comprehensive patient care.
- Apply strong patient assessment and chart review skills to identify infection and sepsis risks in medically complex children.
- Provide end-of-life and palliative care that supports comfort, dignity, and family communication during difficult transitions.
- Deliver patient education and calm bedside support to help families understand care plans and next steps.
- Developed and delivered PowerPoint presentations addressing critical nursing components, enhancing staff knowledge on NG tube and central line care.
Nurse Technician
2 Years 1 Month- Worked part-time/PRN while pursuing undergraduate degree.
- Delivered therapeutic care to children and families during procedures and challenging illness episodes to support emotional well-being.
- Communicated patient needs clearly with the health care team to support coordinated care.
- Utilized patient assessment skills to monitor comfort, mobility, and basic care needs for improved patient outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Worked part-time in a healthcare role while pursuing undergraduate degree.
- Assisted patients in rehab therapy and dementia care, ensuring compassionate support to enhance their daily well-being.
- Provided mealtime assistance and nutrition support, facilitating safe and enjoyable dining experiences for residents.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans and promptly address evolving patient needs.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient evaluations
Chronic disease management
Primary care
Urgent care
Women’s health
Preventive care
Patient education
Clinical education
Clinical supervision
IV therapy management
Venous access techniques
Medication administration
Clinic operations
Chart review
Electronic health records
Diagnostic reasoning
Billing review
Care coordination
Weight control
Hormone therapy
STI management
Adolescent health assessments
Forensic nursing
Nexplanon procedures
Affiliations
- International Student Screening Coordinator during my time at University of Central Missouri.
- Resource Nurse while RN at Children's Mercy Hospital providing assistance to nurses throughout each shift.
- Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse at Children's Mercy caring for medically complex patients.
- Preceptor for new graduate nurses, student nurses, and capstone students while practicing as a RN.
- Central Line Super User to educate staff on importance of preventing blood stream infections and offering teaching sessions on new dressing kits.
- Student Government Association board member while a student at Rockhurst University/Research College of Nursing to coordinate newsletters, events and fundraisers.
- Multiple research projects/evidence based practice projects conducted during nurse residency and undergraduate programs including implementation of evidence based procedures throughout the hospital.
- Compiled several PowerPoint presentations and health seminars and presented to large groups of students while practicing at University of Central Missouri.
Certification
Registered Nurse/APRN License, State of Missouri
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
IVX Health
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gen 3 IV Hydration and Wellness
04.2023 - 11.2025Read More
Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Central Missouri
10.2020 - 04.2023Read More
Clinical Instructor
Children’s Mercy Hospital
12.2019 - 10.2020Read More
Registered Nurse
Children’s Mercy Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2020Read More
Nurse Technician
Children’s Mercy Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2016Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lenoir Woods Nursing Facility
09.2013 - 07.2013Read More
University of Central Missouri
Master of Science from Family Nurse Practitioner
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Rockurst University and Research College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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