Mary Baker
Abingdon
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with over 35 yrs experience in nursing from my time in NICU/PICU, Pediatric surgery floor to General Peds and Family/Internal Medicine, not to mention a few years of Allergy/Immunology thrown in. I have extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion , medication administration and sterile in office procedures. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. I enjoy my job and then time I get to spend with the families I care for and the relationships I build with them and my co-workers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
US Government Kirk US Army Health Clinic
APG
09.2012 - Current
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs before and after treatments.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with EMR. Current EMR is Citrix which is comparable to EPIC EMR
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with 22 active patients
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
- Currently Lead for HEDIS PI project - June 2026 - project is currently on going
LPN
US Government McDonald Army Health Clinic
Ft Eustis
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every before and after treatments.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with EMR and AHLTA.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with 15-20+ active patients.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
LPN
US Government Patterson Army Health Clinic
Ft Monmouth
03.2003 - 12.2009
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with EMR/CHCS.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with 15/20+ active patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
Education
Nursing - LPN
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA09.1991
Skills
- Healthcare platforms
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient triaging
- HEDIS measures
- Samples collection
- Tracking symptoms
- Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse (current) Also have inactive TX, VA, LA License as well
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Caring for wounds
- Counting narcotics
- Educating families
- Documenting incidents
- Assisting physicians
- Inventory management
- Administrative support
- Problem resolution
- MS Office
- Process improvement- Developed a new On Boarding Process for the Nurses for my Clinic and chart review process
- Project organization
- First Aid/CPR- BLS Instructor Certified
- Customer service- Lead for a Patient Experience Work Group at my Clinic for over a year
- Regulatory requirements- Chosen to be the Joint Commission Team Rep at multiple locations
Accomplishments
- Performance Improvement Project Displayed at National Capitol Region Medical Symposium in 2019
- Completed Immunizations Leadership Course
- Completed Army Yankee 8 Immunizations Course -
- Completed Lean Six Sigma Course
- BLS Instructor Certified
- Developed On boarding Process for nursing staff and chart auditing for nurses for my current job
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Lean Six Sigma
Immunizations / Allergy Immunology Certification
IV Therapy Certification
Timeline
LPN
US Government Kirk US Army Health Clinic
09.2012 - Current
LPN
US Government McDonald Army Health Clinic
03.2010 - 08.2012
LPN
US Government Patterson Army Health Clinic
03.2003 - 12.2009
Nursing - LPN
Augusta Technical College