Sheylisia Baxter
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Wellness Manager
The Mansions At Sandy Springs
7300 Spaulding Dr
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented this information on patient charts.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Float Pool LPN Nurse
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering Covid 19 tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Corrections Nurse
Schenectady Correctional Facility
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Addictions Care Center Of Albany
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
Utilization Review Nurse
Anthem Blue Cross
11.2014 - 03.2020
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Supervised and maintained all utilization review documentation through Company software.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
- Handled high-volume data entry of demographics, disease etiology and extent and associated procedures or treatments.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Used correct diagnosis-related groups based on patient encounter details.
LPN
Hudson Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
10.2008 - 02.2013
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Capital Region Career And Technical School
Albany, NY06.2007
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Supervision
- Cultural awareness
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Post-Op Care
- Wound Dressing
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- IV Insertion
- Medication Administration
- Electronic health records
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
10.2023 - Current
Wellness Manager
The Mansions At Sandy Springs
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2022
Float Pool LPN Nurse
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
03.2020 - 01.2022
Corrections Nurse
Schenectady Correctional Facility
11.2019 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Addictions Care Center Of Albany
06.2018 - 01.2021
Utilization Review Nurse
Anthem Blue Cross
11.2014 - 03.2020
LPN
Hudson Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
10.2008 - 02.2013
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Capital Region Career And Technical School