ANDREA TAYLOR

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within healthcare facility.

• Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
• Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments.
• Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure, and asthma.
• Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
• Monitored vital signs and laboratory results to ensure patient safety during dialysis procedures.

• Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
• Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments.
• Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.

• Administered comprehensive patient assessments to determine dialysis needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and optimize treatment protocols.
• Monitored vital signs and laboratory results to ensure patient safety during dialysis procedures.

• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.

• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by assisting patient positioning , induction and being the circulator.
• Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
• Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.

• Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
• Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
• Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.

Work with the integration of MDLIVE connected care delivery systems, technological innovation, and restricting of work flow ·

• Assist physician and physician assistant with calling in prescribed medication to the patients pharmacy ·
• Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant ·
• Ensure all related reports and information filed is available in patients’ medical records prior to their scheduled consults including past medical history, allergies, and pictures if indicated ·
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls ·
• Triage and process messages from patients and healthcare service specialist to physicians, physician assistants and nurse manager ·
• Apply clinical knowledge and assess the patient needs and correct follow up based on chart review ·

• Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated parents and middle to high school age on sign and symptoms of allery to vaccine and how to care for vaccine site discomfort.

• Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
• Responsible for dialysis, apheresis procedures, and training of staff.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
• Collaborate with the nephrologist and hematologist on the treatment and care of patients who are scheduled for plasma exchange.
• Provide direct patient care, ensure treatment safety, and quality.

• Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
• Provided quality nursing care to the critically ill in accordance to policies and procedures.

• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses in neurological unit.
• Educated patients and families on neurological conditions and treatment options.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Cared for patients in 28-bed cardiac step down unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.