Tyler Barker

Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering 700 hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Friendly individual with a strong commitment to task completion. Highly skilled individual touting great personnel engagement offering reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.

D'Youville University - Buffalo, NY

• Med/Surg 10 week clinical rotation - Elderwood Assisted Living, 12 hours per week, 3:1 patient ratio
• Med/Surg 10 week clinical rotation - Buffalo VA Medical Center, 12 hours per week, 3:1 patient ratio, included shifts in Emergency Department, Operating Room, and Intensive Care Unit
• Mental Health 6 week clinical rotation - Buffalo VA Medical Center, 12 hours per week, 3:1 patient ratio
• Home Health 6 week clinical rotation - Visiting Nurses Association, 12 hours per week, 6:1 patient ratio
• Women's Health 6 week clinical rotation - Sisters of Charity Hospital, 16 hours per week, 6:1 patient ratio
• Pediatrics 6 week clinical rotation - Oishei Children's Hospital, 16 hours per week, 4:1 patient ratio
• Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
• Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
• Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients' needs, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
• Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
• Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
• Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changing patient conditions and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
• Developed strong organizational skills through careful management of multiple patient assignments and competing priorities during clinical rotations.
• Effectively communicated with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through comprehensive treatment planning.

Hospice Buffalo - Hospice Foundation of WNY - Buffalo, NY

• Participated in continuous learning activities such as attending training sessions or workshops to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
• Developed strong interpersonal skills by actively engaging with patients, families, and colleagues in professional manner.
• Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
• Implemented creative non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management, enhancing patient comfort and overall quality of life.

• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with Administering Emergency Oxygen and First Aid

Completed: 080324, Validity Period: 2 years