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Carolyn A. Baldwin

Newark

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Brightstar Care
01.2025 - Current
  • Patient Assessment: Evaluating a patient's condition, needs, and environment to develop a personalized care plan.
  • Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress.
  • Medication Management: Administering prescribed medications, and educating patients and families on proper dosage and administration.
  • (Infusions, IV Push, Oral, Inhalation)
  • Vital Sign Monitoring: Taking and recording vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
  • Communication: Communicating with physicians, other healthcare providers, and family members to coordinate care.
  • Wound Care: Providing wound care, including dressing changes, and monitoring for signs of infection.
  • Patient Education: Educating patients and families on their health conditions, medications, and home healthcare procedures.
  • Other: (IV insertion, phlebotomy, and specimen collection)

Registered Nurse

Advanced UAS Homecare
01.2024 - Current
  • Conduct thorough virtual assessments of patients' health conditions via video calls or phone consultations.
  • Evaluate and document changes in patients' conditions and report significant findings to the healthcare team.
  • Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers to develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans.
  • Coordinate referrals to community resources, specialists, and additional services as needed.
  • Facilitate communication between patients and their healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
  • Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
  • Review and monitor patients' medication regimens through telehealth consultations.
  • Provide guidance on medication adherence, and address any concerns regarding side effects or interactions.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, privacy laws (HIPAA), and organizational policies.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of best practices.
  • Utilize telehealth platforms, electronic health record systems, and other digital tools to enhance patient care.
  • Stay updated on the latest telehealth technologies, and advocate for their effective use in patient care.

Registered Nurse

Bellevue Hospital
New York
01.2022 - 07.2024
  • Collaborate with ancillary personnel, techs, MDs, and pharmacists while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
  • Perform and assess vitals.
  • Provide patient education, and evaluate readiness for the procedure.
  • Implement physician orders, perform assessments for the procedure, and administer medication and treatments.
  • Start IVs, perform tests for COVID, glucose, pregnancy, EKG, type and screen, and document accordingly.
  • Evaluate and interpret diagnostic/lab orders and results, MD notes, consents, and patient escort.
  • Apply nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
  • Answer patients' questions by establishing rapport and ensuring comfort.
  • Take reports, receive and monitor patients for condition changes, and report to the MD as needed.
  • Collaborate with the nursing team to create a plan of care.
  • Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress for discharge criteria (orientation, I/O, TR band, bladder scan).
  • Perform intervention duties as needed for post-op emergencies.
  • Endorse patients, and delegate tasks to ensure patient-centered care.
  • Make post-op calls to follow up on patients' status and address concerns.

(Bariatrics, Breast, ENT, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Hand, Interventional Radiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Vascular, Dental, Thoracic, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Podiatry, Pulmonary, and Urology for pediatric and adult populations.)

Registered Nurse

Medrite Urgent Care Center
New York
01.2021 - 07.2024
  • Administer vaccinations to pediatric and adolescent clients as needed to patients in their homes and facilities across the five boroughs, and measure vital signs.
  • Monitor the patient’s progress and changes in behavior.
  • Recognize and treat any medical condition with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of all state and county protocols.
  • Prepare and submit all services delivered through the report system within 24 hours of the patient consultation.
  • Team player, provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness, and adherence to quality assurance standards.
  • Remain up to date with current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses, and all certifications, licenses, and registrations.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • Demonstrates competency in patient care standards required for the safe delivery of COVID-19, monkeypox, and flu immunizations, and is competent in the assessment of patients via screening for complete and accurate clinical documentation.
  • Administer medication to COVID-positive patients per protocol.
  • Coordinate with MEDRITE liaisons to arrive at the appropriate site for administration.
  • Document service provided in an acceptable time frame after the provision of care in the Vaccine Administration Record and MediSoft system.
  • Communicate changes in patient status to appropriate members of staff to facilitate prompt attention to patient needs.
  • Assist in defining, maintaining, and interpreting standards of practice.

Registered Nurse

Docgo
New York
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Provide care to migrant populations as part of a team with providers.
  • Perform assessments on pediatric and adult patients who face chronic and complex conditions (i.e., co-morbid medical and mental health diagnoses), limited personal resources, and chronic medical challenges.
  • Gather history, physical exam, and diagnostics as needed.
  • Develop and implement a treatment plan according to the patient’s goals of care and current conditions.
  • Screen for chronic issues, management of substance use disorders, provision of vaccination, wound care, and more.
  • Access, document and administer immunizations as needed to immigrant families
  • Provide wellness checks in order to monitor and follow up with the patient’s progress and changes in behavior.
  • Communicate changes in patient status to the appropriate members of staff in order to facilitate prompt attention to patient needs.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Clinical Infusion Nurse

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Work within the Developmental Therapeutics unit in a nurse-physician-based ambulatory care practice model, and manage a select caseload of patients receiving experimental chemotherapy using investigational drugs on an outpatient basis.
  • IV insertion, phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, verify lab parameters prior to treatment, Mediport access, central line dressing change, and other duties as required.
  • Administer oral and peripheral chemotherapy, and other medications accordingly.
  • Perform patient assessments on isolation, COVID-19, HIV, and multi-cancer patients, and provide symptom management and education to the patient and family.
  • Act as part of a multidisciplinary team, and provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment, and follow up accordingly.
  • Review the protocol to ensure timely and safe treatment regimens are provided.
  • Participate in the implementation of clinical support programs to ensure optimal care throughout the healthcare continuum.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
10.2021

Associates of Science - Registered Nursing

Montefiore School of Nursing
Mount Vernon, NY
01.2020

Master’s Degree - Public Policy and Administration – Management and Operations

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
01.2015

Bachelor of Art - Public Administration

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
01.2013

Associates - Occupational Studies

interboro institute
New York, NY
01.1999

High School Diploma -

Grover Cleveland High School
Ridgewood, NY
01.1997

Master’s Degree of Science - NP - Mental Health

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication management
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Telehealth utilization
  • Patient education

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association & ANA – New York, 2021
  • American Academy of Professional Coders, 2018
  • Pi Alpha Pi – The Honor Society for Public Administration, 2015
  • The American Society for Public Administration, 2013

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), New York State Board of Nursing
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
  • Certified Professional Coder, American Association of Professional Coders
  • Institute for Health Improvement (IHI)
  • Mandated Reporter (child abuse and maltreatment)
  • NYS Safety and Infection Control

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Brightstar Care
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Advanced UAS Homecare
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Bellevue Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2024

Clinical Infusion Nurse

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
01.2022 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Medrite Urgent Care Center
01.2021 - 07.2024

Registered Nurse

Docgo
01.2021 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associates of Science - Registered Nursing

Montefiore School of Nursing

Master’s Degree - Public Policy and Administration – Management and Operations

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Art - Public Administration

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Associates - Occupational Studies

interboro institute

High School Diploma -

Grover Cleveland High School

Master’s Degree of Science - NP - Mental Health

Chamberlain University
Carolyn A. Baldwin