Tina Barker
Eustis,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated throughout my 19 year career history.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Baptist Health South Florida
03.2016 - Current
- Created and implemented infusion outpatient services along with managment and provided interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives by the nursing staff.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track nursing progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs of nursing staff.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy of Baptist Health South Florida.
RN Staff Nurse
BHSF South Miami Hospital Outpatient Services
03.2012 - 03.2016
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Informed Heart Failure patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 75 patients each day in high-volume outpatient setting.
- Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in Cerner and/or Acelis.
Medical Coding
BHSF South Miami Hospital Cardiac Cath & IVR Unit
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying all coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in procedural notes.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
RN Floor Nurse
BHSF Baptist Cardiac And Vascular Institute
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion on Med-Surge Telemetry unit.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated charge nurse position when called upon with focus on patient safety, nursing teamwork, and coordinated care for optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department Joint Commission and Magnet site visits by consistently operating to highest standards of care and Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with a wide variety of diagnosis'.
Staff RN
BHSF South Miami Hospital CVCU
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Managed care for post-cardiac catheterization and Interventional Radiology patients from admission, initial recovery through discharge.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Directed nursing activities for the CVCU department, a 21 bed unit, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
Staff RN
BHSF Baptist Hospital 4 Tower
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Monitored patient condition using the nursing process, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings or changes in status and updating interdisciplinary team to determine needs for changes to plan of care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and their caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Cared for patients in 52-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Outside Sales
Classic Optical
03.1994 - 03.2006
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL06.2006
Skills
- Evidence-based Teaching
- Teaching material preparation
- Curriculum Development
- Preceptor evaluation
- Completing physical assessments
- Interventions
- Clinical assignments
- Mentoring proficiency
- Medical/surgical nursing
- Alternative learning styles
- Competency-based education
- Clinical instruction
- Cardiac andf IVR intervention and patient care
- Charge RN
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Baptist Health South Florida
03.2016 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
BHSF South Miami Hospital Outpatient Services
03.2012 - 03.2016
Medical Coding
BHSF South Miami Hospital Cardiac Cath & IVR Unit
03.2011 - 03.2012
RN Floor Nurse
BHSF Baptist Cardiac And Vascular Institute
03.2010 - 03.2011
Staff RN
BHSF South Miami Hospital CVCU
03.2008 - 03.2009
Staff RN
BHSF Baptist Hospital 4 Tower
03.2007 - 03.2008
Outside Sales
Classic Optical
03.1994 - 03.2006
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
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