Brandi Baker
Port Allen
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 26 years of experience that is skilled in assessing patient needs and coordinating comprehensive care plans. Expertise in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and foster effective communication with families.
Overview
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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Register Nurse
Pinnacle Hospice
Baton Rouge
06.2018 - Current
- Delivered compassionate patient care within hospice settings.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs consistently.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated families on end-of-life care, enhancing understanding of available support options.
- Documented patient conditions and care plans accurately.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, fostering a patient-centered approach in care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge
05.2017 - 2019
- Assessed patient conditions in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity of conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with appropriate interventions and support.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Registered Nurse- Case Manager
Hospice of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge
2014 - 2016
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary team members.
- Educated families on hospice services and end-of-life options.
- Advocated for patients' rights and ensured quality of care standards.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Conducted regular home visits to monitor patient conditions and progression.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities or private homes.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Synergy Home Health Care
Baton Rouge
2007 - 2013
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs and conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Feliciana Home Health
Clinton
2006 - 2007
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs and conditions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Documented patient interactions and care details accurately in records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Our Lady of The Lake College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2020
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- IV setup
- Emergency response
- Care coordination
- Case management
- Documentation and charting
- Electronic records management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Triage management
- Patient education
- Compassionate care
- Family and patient support
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Nursing staff leadership
- Communication skills
- Culturally sensitive
- ELNEC training (End-of-life-care)
- ELNEC training (End-of-life-care)
- Triage management
Certification
- Associate Degree in Nursing- obtained original RN license in 7/2020
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Register Nurse
Pinnacle Hospice
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
05.2017 - 2019
Registered Nurse- Case Manager
Hospice of Baton Rouge
2014 - 2016
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Synergy Home Health Care
2007 - 2013
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Feliciana Home Health
2006 - 2007
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Our Lady of The Lake College