Steve Barker
Declo,ID
Summary
Dynamic and skilled RN with extensive experience at Minidoka Memorial Hospital, excelling in trauma management and emergency medical care. Proven ability to deliver advanced life support and maintain composure in high-pressure situations, enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication. Committed to continuous education and patient advocacy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
08.2007 - Current
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Advanced EMT
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
06.2003 - Current
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Portneuf Medical Center
07.2006 - 08.2007
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
ED Technician
Cassia Regional Hospital
01.2004 - 08.2005
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
EMT
Cassia Regional Hospital
08.2002 - 08.2005
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, IDAssociate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, IDAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, IDSkills
- Airway management
- Advanced life support
- Trauma management
- Continuing education
- Pediatric care
- Vehicle operation
- Geriatric care
- Emergency medical care
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Resuscitation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Respiratory assessment
- Accident response
- Stabilization
- Scene assessments
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- IV insertion
- Patient stabilization
- Documentation accuracy
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Behavioral health
- Oxygen therapy
- Seizure management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient assessments
- Emergency triage
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication administration
- Medical records management
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Compassionate care
Certification
- AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- PHTLS - Pre Hospital Trauma Life Supoort
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
08.2007 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Portneuf Medical Center
07.2006 - 08.2007
ED Technician
Cassia Regional Hospital
01.2004 - 08.2005
Advanced EMT
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
06.2003 - Current
EMT
Cassia Regional Hospital
08.2002 - 08.2005
Associate of Arts - Business
College of Southern Idaho
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Idaho
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of Southern Idaho
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