Max Baker

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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

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