Registered Nurse High School
Resume:
Leah Elizabeth Baran
Marriottsville, MD 21104
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Objective
Secure a nursing position that will challenge me and utilize my clinical,
organizational, and social skills. I am currently looking for a change from
the ER. I am interested in either home care, case management, or a doctor's
office. Any change from the ER setting.
Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills. Capable of working well under stressful
conditions and dealing with diverse populations. Able to work both
independently and as part of a team. Ability to provide safe,
compassionate care for patients, including emotional support. Certified in
CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS), and Public Health Emergency Preparedness. Excellent assessment
skills for both adults and children. Good leadership abilities, and
ability to supervise other employees. Able to learn new information
quickly. Good computer skills.
Work History:
July 2005- Current: Hospital Emergency Department RN
Responsible for patient care in the emergency department. Provide
care to all age groups from pediatric patients to elderly patients.
Responsible for all aspects of care, including starting IV lines, blood
draws, EKGs, etc. Provide care to patients needing psychiatric care.
Provide care to patients brought in by police for emergency petitions for
psychiatric conditions. Responsible for patient triage Responsible for
prioritizing patient care. Provide emotional support to patients, as well
as care for their physical illnesses/injuries. Responsible for patient
education.
Able to work independently and as part of a team. Utilize well
developed organizational and assessment skills. Utilize computer skills.
May 2003- Current (PRN): Admission/OR/PACU Registered Nurse for Surgery
Center
Responsible for admitting patients into the surgery center for their
procedure. Establishing IV access, taking vital signs, and educating
patients on their procedure. Responsible for monitoring patients during
their procedure and assisting the doctor with procedures. Monitoring
patients in PACU after their procedures, educating patients on their
discharge information. Responsible for follow up phone calls to patients
after they are discharged from surgery center. Responsible for answering
triage calls and patient education over the phone.
May 2005- July 2005: Maryland State employed Emergency
Preparedness/Bioterrorism Registered Nurse for Howard County
Responsible for developing and maintaining the Emergency
Preparedness/Bioterrorism Plan for Howard County. Worked individually on
projects and worked as a team member as well.
Worked with a team including the County Executive, Police Chief,
Fire/Rescue Chief, and many other participants in developing emergency
preparedness plans for the county. Worked with teams to develop and
participate in emergency preparedness/bioterrorism drills to test plans
that were developed.
Participated in drills held by different counties in the state of
Maryland. Participated in many seminars to become more familiar with
emergency preparedness and bioterrorism information. Helped to develop and
maintain relationships with community organizations and the health
department.
Evaluated other health departments on their emergency preparedness
plans. Educated both the health department employees, as well as outside
organizations on emergency preparedness plans. Educated citizens of the
county on emergency preparedness plans. Developed resource
binders/documents for health department employees, police, and fire
department organizations to be used in times of emergency.
Responsible for maintaining the county's Strategic National Stockpile
Plan.
The short duration of this job was due to scheduling conflicts only.
The job was vacated on very good terms with the department. In the short
amount of time that I held this position, I accomplished a large amount of
work and learned a great deal by attending seminars, drills, etc.
May 2001- February 2005: Harbor Hospital Emergency Department RN
Responsible for patient care in the emergency department.
Responsible for IV access, medication administration, CPR, EKGs, etc.
Provided care for patients of all ages, from newborn to elderly. Provided
care for critical patients as well as patients with minor
illnesses/injuries. Ability to perform conscious sedation for patients.
Responsible for the supervision of nursing technicians/assistants.
Participated in hospital committee that is responsible for following
up on sexually transmitted diseases and other communicable diseases.
Worked with the health department of Baltimore city to provide treatment
and education for patients with sexually transmitted diseases and/or other
communicable diseases, such as HIV, and Hepatitis C.
1995- 1999: Assistant Barn Manager/Summer Camp Director, Dear Bought
Equestrian Center
Responsible for management of horse facility, care of 15 horses.
Instructor of riding program for adults, adolescents, and children.
Responsible for advertising, marketing, and organization of summer camp.
Riding instruction and education for up to 15 summer camp participants, and
responsible for the supervision of other summer camp employees.
Education:
2000 Associate of Science Degree, Community College of Baltimore County,
Catonsville Campus
1996-1997 Pre-requisites at Towson State University
1994-1996 Pre-requisites at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
1994 High school diploma, Old Mill Senior High School
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