Gloria Baiden
Alexandria
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse with a strong background in critical care and post-operative recovery. Known for enhancing patient outcomes through individualized care plans and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Falls Church
12.2024 - Current
- Provided post-anesthesia care to patients following surgical procedures, monitoring their condition and responding to any changes.
- Monitored vital signs of patients recovering from anesthesia and took corrective action when necessary.
- Instructed family members on post-operative instructions prior to discharge from PACU.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
Staff RN - Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU)
INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus
Falls Church
01.2022 - Current
- Deliver expert nursing care in an 18-bed, Level 1 trauma unit for critical adult populations, including GI bleeding, COPD, sepsis, and septic shock.
- Manage post-operative recovery for surgical patients, including esophagogastrectomies, AAA repairs, and revascularizations.
- Provide care for complex cases such as liver/pancreas transplants and obstetrical emergencies.
- Monitor hemodynamic stability using cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, and oxygen delivery systems.
- Titrate vasoactive drugs, sedatives, and analgesics to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing-sensitive indicators and patient outcomes.
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Falls Church
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided patient care and support in home settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety and health regulations consistently.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
Home Health Nurse
Goodwin Living
Falls Church
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, preventive healthcare, and lifestyle adjustments.
- Delivered skilled nursing services, including wound care, IV therapy, and medication administration.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize care coordination.
Staff RN - Surgical Telemetry
INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus
Falls Church
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided care to a 24-bed post-operative unit specializing in abdominal and kidney transplants, colorectal, and hepatobiliary surgeries.
- Precepted new nurses and students, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
- Improved patient care workflows through participation in unit-based projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Clinical Expertise: Hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drug titration, post-operative care, and critical care
- Technical Skills: Proficient in EMR systems (eg, Epic), ventilator management, and central line monitoring
- Leadership: Precepting, team collaboration, and quality improvement initiatives
- Patient Advocacy: Health education, lifestyle counseling, and disease prevention
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN): Virginia Board of Nursing, License #0001292665 | Expires: 11/2025
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN): Expires: 02/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association | Expires: 08/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): American Heart Association | Expires: 03/2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): American Heart Association | Expires: 01/2027
Accomplishments
· Unit Based Committee for patient and team member experience (Inova Fairfax Medical Campus) February 2022- present
· Serve as a preceptor/resource nurse for new graduates, staff, and travel (Inova Fairfax Medical Campus) March 2021-present
· American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)- Member
· Completion of 18 Modules AACN Essentials of Critical Care Orientation Course
· Inova Vizient AACN Nurse Residency Program
· Evidence Based Project: Incentive Spirometry and its Reinforcement for Post-operative Surgical Patients
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
12.2024 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2024 - 02.2025
Home Health Nurse
Goodwin Living
11.2022 - 04.2023
Staff RN - Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU)
INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus
01.2022 - Current
Staff RN - Surgical Telemetry
INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus
03.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University
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