Amy Taylor
Chickasaw,Alabama
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking RN Floor Nurse position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Mercy Health West
Cincinnati, OH
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Staff Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan, AL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Springhill Medical Center
, AL
10.2013 - 05.2022
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Clinical Instructor
University of Mobile
, AL
10.2011 - 09.2018
- Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments
- Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students utilizing instructional techniques including hands-on and laboratory curriculum
- Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching
- Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and instructed on tasks, including managing clinical logs, medication administration, and dressing changes
- Evaluated and monitored progress of 8 students to promote positive outcomes.
Staff Registered Nurse
Mobile Diagnostic Center
, AL
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and prevention and medication self-management to maintain continuum of care
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
, AL
10.2007 - 08.2014
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Education
Education Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Mobile
2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mobile
2006
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Monitoring vital signs
- Patient discharging
- Family and patient support
- Nursing staff leadership
- Intake and discharge
- Patient advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau Member
Vice President of UMANS
Additional Information
Research Project: Violence Against Nurses: Educating a Culture of Protection
published on ResearchGate.com May 2020
Timeline
RN
Mercy Health West
06.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
Staff Registered Nurse
Mobile Diagnostic Center
08.2014 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Springhill Medical Center
10.2013 - 05.2022
Clinical Instructor
University of Mobile
10.2011 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
10.2007 - 08.2014
Education Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Mobile
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mobile
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