Max Baker
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
(828) 413 - 2368
Objective
Obtain a position to utilize my nursing expertise to provide superior medical care and safety training.
Experience
Brightstar, Gastonia, Bessemer City, Cramerton, NC 2015 – 2017 Nurse
• Responsible for assessing pediatric clients for potential mental and physical issues which are likely to compromise patient’s wellbeing.
• Responsible for educating clients and caregivers on all risks and rewards for maximizing efficiency of all aspects of patient care.
• Responsible for addressing all aspects of parenteral feedings and medication delivery systems to ensure patient safety and compliance.
• Addressing all aspects of respiratory care, including but not limited to ventilators, respirators and various pap delivery systems.
• Responsible for addressing physical and mental limitations with innovative solutions which must be approved by attending physicians and various governmental agencies including: DEC, DSS, as well as the individual school and associations.
Max Baker Tae Kwon Do, Marion, NC 1992– present
Owner / Senior Instructor
• Produced over 60 first degree black belts.
• Produced 12 second degree black belts.
• Produced 3 third degree black belts.
• Established 8 schools in McDowell, Buncombe, Burke, and Caldwell counties.
• Trained and certified 12 instructors in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and Yudo.
• Trained and certified students at the Asheville School for international board certification.
• Responsible for instructor certification and re-certification.
• Consulted and trained instructors in other systems. Baker Consultancy, Charlotte, NC 2004 – present
Training and Marketing Consultant
• Trained managers and crew personal how to increase efficiency and sales by improved performance.
• Taught the benefits of effective marketing and advertising to increase sales.
• Taught motivational classes to increase personal self-worth and desire to improve job performance.
• Worked with various existing and startup businesses.
• Increased sales and revenue by as much as 25% within budget.
• Specialized in store marketing; purchasing radio, TV, and outdoor advertising.
• Worked closely with owners and agency to maintain close working relationships.
• Worked with national and international companies in acquisitions. Baptist Retirement Home of NC, Asheville, NC 2003 – 2004 Supervisor
• Supervised a 150 bed facility, including 100 bed skilled care unit.
• Responsible for IV sets, blood draws, and immunizations.
• Trained personnel in prophylactic measures and safety procedures. Agemart Healthcare Inc., Western NC 2000 – 2003
Healthcare Consultant / RN
• Trained medical staff at 4 facilities: Black Mountain, Taylorsville, Brevard and Kings Mountain.
• Designed and implemented revised training programs for patient care.
• Increased requirements to ensure patient care and obtain Department of Social Services approval and certification.
• Designed and implemented programs for teaching medical technicians ensuring quality patient care.
• Oversaw successful certification of all 4 facilities by the Department of Social Services.
Dupree Community Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 1998 – 1998 Clinical Manager
• Manager for 200 bed facility, including in-house recovery room, ICU, 60 bed Alzheimer’s unit and 140 bed long-term resident unit.
• Trained personnel in prophylactic measures and safety procedures. Alpha Therapeutic, Charlotte / Asheville, NC 1995 – 1997 Physician Substitute
• FDA certified physician substitute.
• Certified in plasma extraction.
• Performed physical exams, diagnosing and treating client reactions and conditions.
McDowell Nursing Center, Nebo, NC 1994 – 1994
Charge Nurse
• Charge nurse on 60 bed maximum care unit.
• Initially performed all treatments and medications in unit. Education
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 1991 - 1994 BSN, Nursing