Tiesa Baker
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care/Emergency Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kaleida Health, excelling in emergency patient care and trauma nursing. Proven ability to rapidly assess and triage patients, ensuring optimal outcomes through advanced life support and effective teamwork. Recognized for mentoring junior staff and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety. Proven ability to handle high-stress environments and deliver exceptional patient outcomes through effective interventions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health, MFSH - Emergency Dept
02.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and interventions in critical conditions.
- Administered medications and monitored response to treatments in high-acuity settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients' vital signs and medical histories for accurate diagnostics.
- Assisted in training nursing students during clinical rotations in fast-paced environments.
- Mentored junior staff on critical protocols and emergency response techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and care outcomes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Monitored haemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centred care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
Flight Retrieval RN
Sky Med
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring compliance with established protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
68W Health Care Specialist
US Army
03.2009 - 01.2013
- Administered patient care procedures in high-pressure environments, ensuring timely and effective assistance.
- Collaborated with medical teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Trained and mentored junior healthcare specialists on protocols and best practices for emergency response.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, documenting findings accurately for continuity of care.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting care strategies based on observed outcomes and feedback.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing service delivery in trauma care settings.
- Expertly applied life-saving techniques during emergency situations, resulting in successful patient outcomes.
- Streamlined emergency response procedures for improved efficiency and effectiveness in crisis situations.
- Implemented wellness initiatives aimed at increasing physical fitness levels among military personnel, ultimately reducing injury rates.
- Coordinated evacuations of injured soldiers from combat zones to appropriate care facilities under high-stress conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive health screenings to identify and address potential health risks for military personnel.
- Administered critical vaccinations, ensuring the overall health of military personnel during deployments and training exercises.
- Participated in humanitarian relief efforts by providing essential medical services to affected populations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New England
Armidale, NSW04-2016
Skills
- Emergency patient care
- Trauma nursing
- Triage and assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Advanced life support
- Emergency interventions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Rapid decision-making
Certification
NYS RN Licence - 2027
APHRA - RN Licence - 2026
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - 2027
Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - 2027
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - 2027
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health, MFSH - Emergency Dept
02.2023 - Current
Flight Retrieval RN
Sky Med
07.2015 - 01.2019
68W Health Care Specialist
US Army
03.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New England
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