Registered Nurse Care

LYNDA BAKER

Clymer, PA *****

Cell: 724-***-****

adlgxh@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Registered Nurse with over 18 years of experience working in urgent and high-volume patient settings. Strong background in critical procedures, supervising nursing staff. Calm under pressure and skilled and providing quick, responsive participation during crisis situations. High level of experience from ICU, Med/surg tele, RN supervisor, team-leader, float team at level 3 trauma hospital, hospice and home health experience. Presently, extensive COVID skill set in hospital and nursing homes.

Extensive critical care background highly proficient in critical care needs

Positive performance reviews (with specific

commendations for delivering quality patient directly centered care)

Proficient in seven different software for

documentation and medication administration

Performing necessary tasks quickly and correctly and making difficult decisions swiftly in emergent

situations with strong knowledge and confidence

Performing life-saving interventions as a part of

multidisciplinary team in acute care setting

Built trust and strong relationships with co-workers, physicians and patients, with proficient

communication skills for positive outcomes for

patients to manage care

08/2017 to Current

COMPASSIONATE CARE NURSING

DuBois, PA

RN- Agency/Travel Registered Nurse

COVID + patient care and management

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses. Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.

Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.

Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information. Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.

05/2015 to 08/2017

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

Johnstown, PA

RN-float Team

Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery. Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology. Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans. Collaborated with orthopedics treatment team, including physical and occupational therapists, case managers and physicians during treatment, examination and testing. Documented patient histories, conditions, treatments, changes and responses and used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs. Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs. Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files. Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain. SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: REGISTERED NURSE 05/2003

Mount Aloysius College, Cresson, PA

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