Terry Baptist
Wausau,WI
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, excelling in patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in medication administration and therapeutic communication, significantly enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction. Demonstrates expertise in crisis intervention and safety planning, contributing to a safer healthcare environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital
05.2014 - Current
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
NCHC
04.1996 - 11.2012
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
NTC
Wausau, WI12-1995
Skills
- Healthcare billing
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Health care consultation
- Vaccine administration
- Anger management techniques
- Behavioral assessment
- Group therapy facilitation
- Substance abuse treatment
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Therapeutic communication
- Discharge planning
- De-escalation techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Nursing care
- Care team collaboration
- Client education
- Crisis intervention
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Safety planning
- Group therapy coordination
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
Accomplishments
Daisy award nominee x 2
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital
05.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
NCHC
04.1996 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
NTC
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