Amy Baker
Gilbert
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in patient care and leadership within various clinical environments. Skilled in IV insertion and phlebotomy, enhancing team collaboration and staff development. Acknowledged for optimizing care protocols and achieving superior patient outcomes under pressure. Focused on providing exceptional healthcare services with precision and care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Correctional Health Services
Phoenix
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications, including oral, injectable, and controlled substances.
- Conducted detox and intake assessments to evaluate patient needs.
- Performed daily sick call visits to address health concerns.
- Supervised CHTs to ensure compliance with care protocols.
- Assessed mental health status and identified treatment requirements.
- Executed wound care and neuro checks as part of routine evaluations.
- Responded to emergencies promptly to provide necessary interventions.
- Assisted providers during examinations and procedures to enhance patient care.
RN
Pinnacle Peak Recovery
Scottsdale
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Care of clients in a substance detox and treatment center
- Safely monitor clients during their detox phase
- Administer medications
- Utilize proper listening and advising techniques to assist clients
- Keep all occupants of the center safe
- Order supplies and medications
- Monitor client vital signs
- Assist with provider appointments
- Assist with MLOA/FMLA paperwork
- Guide and assist BHTs in caring for clients
- Respond to medical emergencies
RN
Asure
Mesa
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Administration of COVID vaccine in a drive through setting
- Monitoring of patients after receiving COVID vaccination
- Responding to urgent needs/reactions to COVID vaccination
Team Nurse
Iora Primary Care
Mesa
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Care of patients 65 and up in a primary care setting
- Management of patient’s Warfarin
- Administration of vaccines, supplements and urgent medications in the practice
- Phone and in person triaging of patients
- Scheduling appointments as needed
- Manage care of hospitalized patients, during and after the hospitalization
- Help guide team members in care of our patients, as needed
- Assist with training of new team members.
RN
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation
Mesa
01.2012 - 09.2018
- Care of juveniles in a locked facility
- Administration of medication
- Coordination with guardians and providers to obtain and manage medications
- Daily sick call clinic; assessing youth and providing care per protocols
- Intake assessments of youth
- Scheduling of employees
- Training of new employees
- Staff training
- QA checks of computer charting system
- Assist with lab draws
Charge RN
Wise Regional Behavioral Health
Decatur
04.2010 - 11.2011
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Care of patients in need of mental health treatment
- Admission and discharge process
- Assessment of patients age 18 and up
- Assist with medication administration
- Perform charge nurse leadership
- Run groups for treatment
- Coordinate care with multiple disciplines
Charge RN
HealthSouth Corporation
Colorado Springs
11.2008 - 01.2010
- Care of patients in a rehabilitation facility
- Admission and discharge of patients to/from facility
- Administer medications as ordered
- Collaborate with all other disciplines in management of rehab patients
- Assign nursing duties to staff per shift
- Assist other staff in caring for patients
- Manage charges and QA of nursing unit
- Be a resource to other staff during shift
- Be a patient advocate as necessary
RN
Dr J Genrich
Colorado Springs
06.2008 - 10.2008
- Care for pediatric patients in an office setting
- Administer medications/immunizations to patients as ordered
- Assess patients and record data during well child and sick visits
- Maintain immunization records through database
RN
Memorial Health System
Colorado Springs
03.2008 - 05.2008
- Perform vitals and daily needs for antepartum patients and post operative patients
- Monitor fetal and uterine activity on antepartum patients
- Administer PO, IM, SQ and IV medications to patients as ordered
- Thoroughly chart on all patients in a computerized system
RN
State of Colorado
Colorado Springs
06.2007 - 02.2008
- Medicate and treat youth in a controlled environment
- Assist midlevels as needed
- Maintain immunization records and update as required
- Maintain accurate files on youth
RN Clinical Coordinator
Memorial Health System Urgent Care
Colorado Springs
04.2006 - 06.2007
- Provide care for patients of varying ages in an outpatient clinic setting
- Work as a team with techs, nurses and providers to provide optimal care
- Assistant manage approximately 30 employees; involving scheduling, education, hiring, discipline
- Ordering supplies for the clinic using Lawson
- Stand as an advocate for patients, as well as, employees
- Self-motivated decisions made on a daily basis
- Assist with daily operation of the clinic
- Assessment of patients throughout visit
- Assessment and treatment of workman's comp pts with injuries
- Perform drug screen testing when necessary
- Submit paperwork for workman's comp
- Involvement in monthly staff meetings
RN Charge
Memorial Health System Urgent Care
Colorado Springs
11.2000 - 04.2006
- Schedule pt appointments using high volume call center
- Triage pts over the phone and in person
- Care of patients in a clinic setting
- Work as a team with fellow nursing staff and providers
- Perform medical testing on patients as needed
- Assess and treat workman's comp pts with injuries
- Perform drug screen testing when necessary
- Submit paperwork for workman's comp
- Assess patients throughout visit - draw labs and start IVs
RN
Maricopa County Health
Phoenix
06.1998 - 08.2000
- Care for detained youth on a daily basis
- Protocol driven care; decisions made by self on treatment
- Consult, via phone, with physician as needed
- Phlebotomy performed regularly
- Assist physician with exams of detainees
- Administer daily medications
RN
Wolfson Childrens Hospital
Jacksonville
06.1996 - 04.1997
- Care of pediatric patients on an infectious disease floor
- Giving medications
- Assessing patients throughout shift
- Passdown of information to the next caregiver
Education
Associates - Nursing
Florida Community College
Jacksonville, FL01.1995
Skills
- Teamwork
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Phlebotomy
- Leadership
- Training and development
- IV insertion
- Catheterization
- Rapid testing procedures
- Laboratory testing
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Data entry and management
- Employee relations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Correctional Health Services
06.2024 - Current
RN
Pinnacle Peak Recovery
06.2021 - 01.2024
RN
Asure
04.2021 - 05.2022
Team Nurse
Iora Primary Care
09.2018 - 01.2021
RN
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation
01.2012 - 09.2018
Charge RN
Wise Regional Behavioral Health
04.2010 - 11.2011
Charge RN
HealthSouth Corporation
11.2008 - 01.2010
RN
Dr J Genrich
06.2008 - 10.2008
RN
Memorial Health System
03.2008 - 05.2008
RN
State of Colorado
06.2007 - 02.2008
RN Clinical Coordinator
Memorial Health System Urgent Care
04.2006 - 06.2007
RN Charge
Memorial Health System Urgent Care
11.2000 - 04.2006
RN
Maricopa County Health
06.1998 - 08.2000
RN
Wolfson Childrens Hospital
06.1996 - 04.1997
Associates - Nursing
Florida Community College
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