Tyson Baker
Holmen,WI
Summary
Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Mulder Health Care Facility
West Salem, WI
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
CNA
Mulder Health Care Facility
West Salem, WI
04.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
La Crosse, WI
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona, MN12-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona, MN05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore, WISome College (No Degree) - Exercise Physiology
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WISkills
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Documentation accuracy
- Tracking symptoms
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Clinical judgment
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Tuberculosis testing
- Caring for wounds
- Caregiving skills
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
LPN
Mulder Health Care Facility
06.2023 - Current
CNA
Mulder Health Care Facility
04.2023 - Current
CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
03.2022 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Minnesota State College Southeast
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Minnesota State College Southeast
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Physiology
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
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