Anthony Taliaferro
Memphis,TN
Summary
16 Years of experience in intensive care as RN in multiple settings including neurology, surgical, pulmonary, trauma, and medical ICU patients. 4 years as ICU supervisor. Quality-focused Nurse Supervisor with exceptional career managing clinical nursing functions and direct department activities. Experienced helping staff solve clinical issues and improving resource utilization. Knowledgeable Nurse Supervisor accustomed to performing in fast-paced environments. Proven to improve team performance and patient care standards. Well-versed in compliance, documentation and reporting requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Unit Supervisor
Martin Luther King Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships while acting as primary liaison to ICU staff in assigned locations
- Delivers direct patient care at times in response to the needs of various units in accordance with the duties and responsibilities of a staff registered nurse
- Actively resolves conflicts and/or complaints involving patients, patient's visitors/ families and physicians
- Maintains intimate knowledge of intensive care policies and procedures and acts as a resource for the RNs on the unit
- Responsible for notifying administration, nurse manager, house supervisor and risk management of risk events and flow up as appropriate
- Assist with performance evaluation of employees and make recommendations to the Nurse Manager
- Assist in the interview process of applicants for unit positions and makes recommendations to the nurse manager. Ensure that all new hires have competence and orientation packets complete within 90 days from start date
ICU Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
ICU Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Performed regular assessments on patients to evaluate their health conditions while they were in the ICU
- Communicated with the patient and his or her family regarding care, tests and medications so that they were well-informed
- Worked closely with other medical staff, including physicians to determine individualized plans of care for each patient
- Followed all policies and procedures and hospital regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
ICU Nurse
Community Hospital Of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Martin Luther King Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Corona Regional Medical Center (Fastaff)
Corona, CA
2 2015 - 5 2015
- Critical care patient care in intensive care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from assessment to interventions
- Responsible for strategically planning and providing total care to clients in general intensive care unit
- Relief nurse as needed, responding to code blues and rapid responses
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Watsonville Community Hospital ( Fastaff)
Watsonville, CA
0 2015 - 2 2015
- Manage the care of adult ICU patients experiencing life threatening problems requiring complex assessments, high intensity therapies, and interventions in multiple hospitals as ICU travel RN
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital ( Fastaff)
Glendale, CA
8 2014 - 11 2014
- Assist with treatment of acutely ill patients with life threatening conditions who require complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance in ICU consisting of pulmonary, surgical, and medical ICU patients
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Responsible for assessing patient\'s physical status, psychosocial, cultural/ spiritual, and educational needs upon and throughout hospital stay
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Corona Regional Medical Center (Fastaff)
Corona, CA
7 2013 - 7 2014
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Milpitas (HRN Services)
Milpitas, CA
4 2013 - 6 2013
- Primary care nurse rotating between 8 bed trauma intensive care unit and 8 bed medical intensive care unit
- Completed complex assessments, in addition to high-intensity therapies and interventions
- Relied upon specialized body of knowledge, skills, and experience to provide care to patients, as well as being able to create environments that are healing, humane, and caring
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Berkeley (HRN Services)
Berkeley, CA
0 2013 - 3 2013
- Provide primary care for acutely/ critical care patients in intensive care unit consisting of medical, surgical, pulmonary, and neuro ICU patients.
- Worked as team member in collaborative manner with nurses, physicians, and other allied health professionals
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center (AMN)
Sacramento, CA
7 2012 - 0 2013
- Developed individualized plan of care that reflected assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of that plan
- Monitored patient\'s progress based on that plan
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve with other departments in order to assist member problem resolution
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center (Medpro)
Los Angeles, CA
9 2011 - 4 2012
- Primary nursing care in 20 bed intensive care unit
- Responsible for assessing patient\'s needs throughout hospital stay
- Organized a team approach to provide superior quality of service to patient, families, and staff in high stress environment
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Meritus Medical Center (Medpro)
Hagerstown, MD
4 2011 - 7 2011
- Provided primary nursing care in 16 bed intensive care unit
- Developed and revised nursing care plans according to patient condition and response
- Educated patient and families on disease process and medication compliance
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Desert Regional Medical Center (Medpro)
Palm Springs, CA
1 2011 - 4 2011
- Provided primary care in 32 bed ICU setting consisting of cardiac, trauma, medical ICU patients
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
Memphis, TN
08.2008 - 02.2011
- Provided primary nursing care in busy 38 bed Intensive care unit consisting of pulmonary, surgical, medical, and neuro ICU patients
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care in accordance to unit standards for adult critical care patients
- Promoted team environment by effectively identifying needs of other staff and assisting them
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Long Beach Community Hospital ( Supplemental Healthcare)
Long Beach, CA
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans in intensive care setting
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patient's condition.
- Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital ( Fastaff)
Los Angeles, CA
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of adult intensive care patients.
- Assist in treatment of acutely ill patients with life threatening conditions requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Responsible for the delivery of direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Memphis, TN2008
MBA -
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN 01.2022 - 05.2023
Skills
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Patient/family focused
- High level of autonomy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Problem resolution capability
- Communication Skills
- Clinical team oversight
- Coordinating unit activities
- Coordinating with supervisors
- Unit-based shared governance
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- American Heart Association (NIH) Stroke scale
Timeline
MBA -
University of Southern Indiana
01.2022 - 05.2023
ICU Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2022
Clinical Unit Supervisor
Martin Luther King Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2022
ICU Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Long Beach Community Hospital ( Supplemental Healthcare)
12.2017 - 07.2018
ICU Nurse
Community Hospital Of Long Beach
10.2017 - 06.2018
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Martin Luther King Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2017
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital ( Fastaff)
06.2015 - 09.2017
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
08.2008 - 02.2011
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Corona Regional Medical Center (Fastaff)
2 2015 - 5 2015
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Watsonville Community Hospital ( Fastaff)
0 2015 - 2 2015
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital ( Fastaff)
8 2014 - 11 2014
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Corona Regional Medical Center (Fastaff)
7 2013 - 7 2014
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Milpitas (HRN Services)
4 2013 - 6 2013
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Berkeley (HRN Services)
0 2013 - 3 2013
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center (AMN)
7 2012 - 0 2013
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center (Medpro)
9 2011 - 4 2012
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Meritus Medical Center (Medpro)
4 2011 - 7 2011
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Desert Regional Medical Center (Medpro)
1 2011 - 4 2011
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- American Heart Association (NIH) Stroke scale
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences
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