Vulnavia Baker
Malvern,AR
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medicare Manager/MDSC
Evergreen Rehabilitation Facility
Bryant, ARKANSAS
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Independent Contractor
ShiftKey
Little Rock, AR
06.2022 - Current
- I work per diem at different facilities filling different roles
- I mostly work the ICU and Med-Surg at
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase customer engagement.
- Created promotional materials, including flyers, brochures, and direct mail pieces.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and target markets.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Hot Springs, AR
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Registered Nurse
CORNERSTONE SPECIALTY HOSPITALS
Little Rock, AR
12.2022 - 11.2023
- I work with Icu and Medsurg patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Woodland Hills
Little Rock, AR
04.2022 - 12.2022
- I own various duties which include making the schedule for the nursing department, tracking and trending infection control, monitoring lab values and ensuring that all residents have the proper lab tests ordered
- I also do the tb testing and immunizations for the staff, manage the Kronos system, and assist in managing
- Point click care
- Ordered new medications prescribed by the doctors
- Educated patients and families on the new medications
- When new patients were admitted to the facility, I reviewed the H & P to ensure that patient was able to participate in PT, OT, ST or all 3
- I reviewed all of the new patient's medications to ensure that all medications were medically necessary, and ensured that all the blood tests were medically necessary
- Also ensured that all medications had required blood tests
- Prepared patients for discharge from facility by consulting with doctor's offices, pharmacy, DME companies,home health, meals on wheels, ect.
RN ADON Travel, Medical Solutions
, Florida
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Travel to different facilities in the management role, assisting facilities where they need assistance.
RN
ADON, The Blossoms At Cumberland
Little Rock, AR
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted in management of the nursing department
- I also took care of medical records, infection control, and other duties as assigned.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
RN Case Manager/Admissions
Kindred Hospice
Hot Springs, AR
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Visited patients and gave end of life care which included ordering meds, drawing blood for labs, dressing changes, assist with adls, catheter care, trach care, and Enteral tube care.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
Director of Nursing
Wellpath/ ORCF
Malvern, AR
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Manage the Infirmary
- Ensure that building is staffed and patient's care provided
- Order new medications prescribed by the doctors
- Educate patients and families on the new medications
- When new patients were admitted to the facility, I review the H & P .
- I review all of the new patient's medications to ensure that all medications are medically necessary, and ensure that all the blood tests are medically necessary
- Also ensure that all medications have required blood tests
- Prepare patients for discharge from facility by consulting with doctor's offices, pharmacy, DME companies,home health, meals on wheels, etc.
Registered Nurse
Elite Hospice
Hot Springs, AR
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
RN Case Manager
Hospice of Central Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Assist in management of the nursing department
- Ordered new medications prescribed by the doctors
- Educated patients and families on the new medications
- When new patients were admitted to the facility
- I reviewed the H & P to ensure that patient was able to participate in PT, OT, ST or all 3
- I reviewed all of the new patient's medications to ensure that all medications were medically necessary, and ensured that all the blood tests were medically necessary
- Also ensured that all medications had required blood tests
- Prepared patients for discharge from facility by consulting with doctor's offices, pharmacy, DME companies,home health, meals on wheels, etc.
Director of Nursing
The Pines Nursing and Rehab
Hot Springs, AR
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Manage the Nursing Department
- Ordered new medications prescribed by the doctors
- Educated patients and families on the new medications
- When new patients were admitted to the facility, I reviewed the H & P to ensure that patient was able to participate in PT, OT, ST or all 3
- I reviewed all of the new patient's medications to ensure that all medications were medically necessary, and ensured that all the blood tests were medically necessary
- Also ensured that all medications had required blood tests
- Prepared patients for discharge from facility by consulting with doctor's offices, pharmacy, DME companies,home health, meals on wheels, etc.
Registered Nurse
Hospice of Central Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Assistant Director of Nursing
VILLAGE SPRINGS HEALTH & REHAB
Hot Springs, AR
12.2014 - 09.2018
- I own various duties which include making the schedule for the nursing department, tracking and trending infection control, monitoring lab values and ensuring that all residents have the proper lab tests ordered
- I also do the tb testing and immunizations for the staff, manage the Kronos system, and assist in managing
- Point click care
- Ordered new medications prescribed by the doctors
- Educated patients and families on the new medications
- When new patients were admitted to the facility, I reviewed the H & P to ensure that patient was able to participate in PT, OT, ST or all 3
- I reviewed all of the new patient's medications to ensure that all medications were medically necessary, and ensured that all the blood tests were medically necessary
- Also ensured that all medications had required blood tests
- Prepared patients for discharge from facility by consulting with doctor's offices, pharmacy, DME companies,home health, meals on wheels, ect
- Accomplishments
- I started off as a prn floor nurse and got promoted to Assistant Director of Nursing
- I managed to gain respect and rapport with the staff
- Decreased turn over with the staff.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Cornerstone Hospital
Little Rock, arkansas
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
Case Manager
DME
- Of patients with Cancer, Liver Failure, Heart Failure, Renal Failure, Alzheimer's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease,Muscular Dystrophy, etc
- Discharge planning- getting patients set up with community resources like Meals on Wheels,IV pain medications, etc
- Giving good information on medications, and giving any type of wound care to reduce the risk of being readmitted to the hospital
- Also ordering DME needed to make the transition smoother (oxygen, hoyer lifts, bed side commodes, peg tube feedings, etc)
- Working with all disciplines (Chaplain, Social Worker, aides and nurses, dietician, PT, etc) Interdisciplinary meetings with MD every 14 days to review patient's medication, need for more help in the home, and
- Consulting with pharmacists on ordering patient's medications, and if patient could not afford medication, consult with MD to change med to something formulary or use Good RX to help pay for the med.
- Education on the medications and side effects, frequency,how to take medication
- Assessing patients and their H & P to see if they meet criteria for hospice
- Requesting records from doctor's offices if needed for further info on patient's disease progression
- Monitoring patient meds as the disease progresses to see which meds or tests are of medical necessity
- Update care plans as needed.Blood draws.Wound care
- Catheter insertion and care.Peg tube care, feedings, and medication administration
- Knowledge of all drains ex: Hemovac,JP, Pleurex
- Familiar with Ports and Central Venous Catheters., of patients with Cancer, Liver Failure, Heart Failure, Renal Failure, Alzheimer's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease,Muscular Dystrophy, ect
- Discharge planning- getting patients set up with community resources like Meals on Wheels,IV pain medications, ect
- Giving good information on medications, and giving any type of wound care to reduce the risk of being readmitted to the hospital
- Also ordering DME needed to make the transition smoother (oxygen, hoyer lifts, bed side commodes, peg tube feedings, ect)
- Working with all disciplines (Chaplain, Social Worker, aides and nurses, dietician, PT, ect) Interdisciplinary meetings with MD every 14 days to review patient's medication, need for more help in the home, and
- Consulting with pharmacists on ordering patient's medications, and if patient could not afford medication, consult with MD to change med to something formulary or use Good RX to help pay for the med.
- Education on the medications and side effects, frequency,how to take medication
- Assessing patients and their H & P to see if they meet criteria for hospice
- Requesting records from doctor's offices if needed for further info on patient's disease progression
- Monitoring patient meds as the disease progresses to see which meds or tests are of medical necessity
- Update care plans as needed.Blood draws.Wound care
- Catheter insertion and care.Peg tube care, feedings, and medication administration
- Knowledge of all drains ex: Hemovac,JP, Pleurex
- Familiar with Ports and Central Venous Catheters.
Education
Associate in Nursing -
National Park Community College
Hot Springs, AR05.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Quapaw Technical Institute
Hot Springs, ARSkills
- Home health
- Med Surg
- Staff nurse
- RN
- Hospice Care
- Infection Control Training
- Medication Administration
- Laboratory Experience
- EMR Systems
- Social Work
- Tube Feeding
- Medical Imaging
- Hoyer Lift
- Dementia Care
- Kronos
- Nurse Management
- Case Management
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Care
- Employee Orientation
- Alzheimer's Care
- Vital Signs
- Home Care
- Good listening and communication
- Time management
- Self starter
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Hospital Experience
- Medical Records
- Management
- Managed Care
- Meal Preparation
- Supervising Experience
- Medical Office Experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Nursing
- Nursing administration
- Catheter Care
- Epic
- Recruiting
- Staff Development
- Workforce Management
- Policy Implementation
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff Training and Development
Languages
English, Expert
Certification
- CPR, 10/01/21
- RN, AR, 03/01/22
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Highly Proficient, 10/01/20
- Clinical judgment, Familiar, 10/01/20
- Electronic health records: Best practices, Highly Proficient, 10/01/20
- Medical terminology, Highly Proficient, 10/01/20
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medicare Manager/MDSC
Evergreen Rehabilitation Facility
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
CORNERSTONE SPECIALTY HOSPITALS
12.2022 - 11.2023
Independent Contractor
ShiftKey
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Woodland Hills
04.2022 - 12.2022
RN ADON Travel, Medical Solutions
12.2021 - 04.2022
RN
ADON, The Blossoms At Cumberland
07.2021 - 11.2021
RN Case Manager/Admissions
Kindred Hospice
01.2021 - 06.2021
Director of Nursing
Wellpath/ ORCF
11.2020 - 01.2021
RN Case Manager
Hospice of Central Arkansas
01.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Elite Hospice
04.2019 - 11.2020
Director of Nursing
The Pines Nursing and Rehab
11.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Hospice of Central Arkansas
06.2016 - 11.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing
VILLAGE SPRINGS HEALTH & REHAB
12.2014 - 09.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Cornerstone Hospital
Case Manager
DME
- CPR, 10/01/21
- RN, AR, 03/01/22
Associate in Nursing -
National Park Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Quapaw Technical Institute
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