Nikki Baxter RN
Email: ********@*************.***
Address:
City: La Mesa
State: CA
Zip: 91942
Country: USA
Phone: 619-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Loyal, responsible, & compassionate Registered Nurse. Excellent communication & fundamental skills demonstrated by seven years of experience in a hospital setting. Maintains a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction and top quality patient care and patient advocacy.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Kaplan University, San Diego CA 1/2001 to 4/2005 (Nursing)
High School Dipolma from Hueneme High School, San Diego CA 1/2001 to 9/2012
High School Dipolma from Bakersfield College, San Diego CA 1/2001 to 9/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Loyal, responsible, & compassionate Registered Nurse. Excellent communication & fundamental skills demonstrated by seven years of experience in a hospital setting. Maintains a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction and top quality patient care and patient advocacy.
Licenses
Registered Nurse in the State of California.
License #658292
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2012-2014
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) in progress
Medical Surgical Certification in progress
Skill Highlights
Skilled in conducting physical exams & patient positioning
IV & Foley catheter insertion/removal
Tracheotomy, NG, GT, chest tube, drains, central & PICC line care
All routes of medication administration including intravenous therapy
Wound/WoundVac care
Remote Telemetry
End-Of-Life, Hospice and palliative care experience
Experience in Acute Care MedSurg/Oncology, Orthopedic, Behavior Health & Bariatric nursing
Patient evaluation/intervention & care plans
Professional bedside manner
Patient and family advocacy
Computerized Flow sheet charting (Cerner & Centricity
High level of autonomy
Infection control standards
Culturally sensitive
Body mechanics knowledge
Professional Experience
June 2010 to Current
Sharp Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, Ca
Staff Registered Nurse
High-quality and compassionate treatment
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, Diabetes, MRSA and pneumonia.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
April 2007 to August 2010
Scripps Green La Jolla, Ca.
Staff Registered Nurse
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after general and orthopedic surgery.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound and EKG.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
October 2006 to November 2007
Pomerado Hospital Poway, Ca
Staff Registered Nurse
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and substance abuse.
Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
February 1998 to April 2005
Fresinius North America San Diego, Ca
Dispatcher/Communicatiosn Operator call center
Skilled in computer assisted dispatching.
Scheduling surgeries for cell saver technicians & perfusionists.
including emergency cases all over the USA.
Managed customer calls effectively and efficiently in a complex, fast-paced and challenging call center environment.
Effectively managed a high-volume of inbound and outbound customer calls.
Defused volatile customer situations calmly and courteously.
March 1992 to February 1998
Hall Ambulance Bakersfield, Ca
Emergency Medical Technician
Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital.
Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws.
Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments.
Education and Training
2005 Kaplan University San Diego, Ca
Associate of Science Nursing
Coursework in Health Science and Nursing
Honors Graduate
1998 Hueneme High School Oxnard, Ca.
High School Diploma HS Diploma
4 years Co-Captain Girls Basketball
3 yearsTrack and Field
2 yearsMemeber of MADD
1992 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, Ca
Associate of Arts Liberal Arts
Ambulance Driver Certificate
EMT-I Certificate class series