Wayne Barker Email & Phone Number

Peabody, Ma, Us

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

collaborated with providers and other professions to provide quality care to patients admitted to the psychiatric unit. Worked with patients with wide range of psychiatric diagnosis such as: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective D/O, Bipolar, Borderline, Substance Abuse, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, etc.

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Performed all functions of the unit in the absence of the director of the unit. Managed staff scheduling, bi-weekly payroll, clinical care of patients. Handled unit complaints. Conducted staff meeting, weekly and monthly audits.

Peabody, Ma

• Manages & supervises 11 full time registered nurses ensuring appropriate delivery of services to patients;• Coordinates care for 95-120 patients in a home care or group home setting;• Coordinates, supervises and schedules nurses to provide optimum quality patient care;• Rectifies grievances of nurses and/or patients;• Meets with vendor agencies to ensure quality care provided;• Direct Administrative Staff in the management of office business;• Ensure appropriate development and maintenance of a written plan of care for patients;• Strives to improve the overall quality of healthcare for each patient;• Assists with clinical assessments of patients;• Communicates with State of Massachusetts and insurance companies;• Provides references to outreach and HHA agencies;• Ensures timely processing of paperwork;• Collaborates with top management, interdisciplinary teams and other members of the organization in order to develop, implement and evaluate programs and services;• Helps keep patient medical records updated with the most recent medical treatments;• Educates patients and their families on available treatment options;• Coordinates and secures approval for care through insurance and managed care contractors;• Serves as on-call management resource after hours dealing with staffing and clinical issues.

Somerville, Ma

• Provides professional nursing care, both physical and psychiatric, to patients daily;• Communicates regularly with patient’s doctors to inform and update records;• Responsible for calling in new prescriptions for medications and picking up medications at pharmacies for clients as needed;• Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the care setting;• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by reviewing and implementing plan of care;• Evaluates patient needs regularly and revises plan of care as necessary;• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician;• Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques and maintains communication regarding patient/client care with the physician, supervisory personnel and other professional staff involved in patient’s care;• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given;• Assists patient with activities of daily living and facilitates patient efforts towards self-sufficiency and independence;• Teaches patient with the family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate;• Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilized opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers;• Works to provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient;• Makes recommendations to clinical manager regarding the need for involvement of other members of health team including, as necessary, home health aide, physical therapist, social worker etc.;• Cooperates with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan;• Completes necessary paperwork for submission to insurance companies, Medicaid and Medicare.

Melrose, Ma

Assess patient’s condition and plan and implement patient care plans;Trained in and works with new electronic intensive care unit program;Observe and records patient vital signs, treat wounds and provide advanced life support;Assist physicians in performing procedures;Ensures that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly;Administers intravenous fluids and medications and orders diagnostic tests as necessary;Collaborates with fellow members of the critical care team to provide patient care;Respond to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment;Acting as patient advocate and provides education and support to patient families. Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans;Prepared and administered (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) & recorded prescribed medications;Reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with hospital policy;Educated patients on surgical procedures and recorded medical information and vital signs;Monitored, adjusted specialized equipment used on patients, and interpreted/ recorded electronic displays;Initiated corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomsProvided bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients;Initiated patient education plan, as prescribed by physician; Taught patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs;Changed dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs;Prepared equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient;Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol;Participated in discharge planning;Recorded all care informationPerformed other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Woburn, Ma

• Assessed and provided care of day program attendance;• Provided education to staff regarding the well-being of program attendees;• Taught First Aid, CPR and other classes for staff;• Coordinated care for clients with MDS and other disabilities;• Administered medications as ordered by doctors.

Needham, Ma

• Managed the operation of six (6) residential programs for 32 residents;• Supervised four (4) program directors and 45 support staff;• Facilitated and coordinated staff training for employees in the Community Living program;• Coordinated clinical services for residents, such as behavior management, nursing supports, family services etc.

Master Of Science - Ms, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

PMHNP-BC

B.S.N, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Associate'S Degree, Rn, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Bs, Psychology