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Conner Baker

@connerbaker

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Compassionate registered nurse specializing in acute care, cardiology, and patient advocacy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a patient-centered role where I can deliver high-acuity nursing care and advocacy, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and grow clinically while improving care access and outcomes.

I am a compassionate, adaptable Registered Nurse with acute care, cardiology, and surgical experience, trained in MICU-level responsibilities and evidence-based practice. I have strong skills in clinical assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and therapeutic communication that promote safe, patient-centered outcomes.

My professional history includes bedside nursing roles at a major academic medical center and hands-on support in MICU and surgical units, where I performed critical assessments, IV therapy, medication administration, and documentation in Epic and eClinicalWorks. I also serve as a Patient Advocate working remotely to resolve prior authorizations, navigate insurance challenges, and educate patients and families.

I hold a BSN (GPA 3.7) and active RN licensure, with BLS certification. I focus on quality and safety standards, care coordination, and empowering patients through education and advocacy to improve access and outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Patient Advocate

Current

Solace Health Advocacy

Feb 2025 - Present (8 months)

Provide individualized patient advocacy remotely to support access to care, medication approvals, and insurance navigation, collaborating with physicians and insurers to resolve prior authorizations and denials.

Patient Advocacy Care Coordination Patient Education Telehealth Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Current

Registered Nurse

Current

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nov 2024 - Present (11 months)

Delivered evidence-based, patient- and family-centered acute care in high-acuity settings, performing clinical assessments, medication administration, and interdisciplinary coordination to promote safety and optimize outcomes.

Critical Care Nursing Clinical Assessment IV Therapy Patient Education Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 (3 months)

Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and administered IV medications with accurate Epic documentation while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient safety and care coordination.

Care Coordination Documentation Teamwork

Nurse Assistant

Parkland Medical Center

Dec 2022 - Aug 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Supported MICU and surgical nurses by monitoring vitals, assisting with patient transfers, and maintaining infection control to promote patient comfort, safety, and dignity.

Patient Transfers MICU Support Teamwork

Medical Assistant

Texas Health

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 (5 months)

Assisted surgeons with patient preparation, perioperative care, and minor procedures while coordinating surgical scheduling and insurance authorizations to ensure timely care delivery.

Insurance Authorization Clinical Coordination