Anthony Taliaferro
Summary
Compassionate intensive case nurse with 18 years of experience including 5 years as ICU supervisor. Cares for patients throughout treatment and recovery, meeting needs and promoting awareness and resolution of conditions. Devoted healthcare professional supporting total health.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Harbor City, California
12.2024 - Current
- Provided tailored medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients, ensuring individual needs were met.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices for patient assessment and care delivery.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes in ICU through systematic evaluation and implementation.
- Created training materials for staff onboarding and continuous education, fostering knowledge retention and skill development.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Martin Luther King Hospital
Los Angeles, California
08.2024 - 03.2026
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, delivering compassionate care and effectively supporting families during critical times.
- Administered critical care medications and treatments per physician orders to optimize patient outcomes.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and recovery processes.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitored vital signs and administered treatments in ICU, contributing to timely interventions and improved patient safety.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Adapted to diverse patient populations and complex cases as a Travel Registered Nurse in ICU.
ICU Travel Nurse
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Responded to emergency situations, delivering rapid and accurate care to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps per manufacturers' guidelines to ensure optimal patient support.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and adjusted ventilator settings to enhance patient stabilization.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
ICU Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation, adjusting settings to ensure patient stabilization.
- Educated patients and families on health care issues and implications, facilitating informed medical care decisions.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Fostered respectful treatment environment honoring patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions.
Clinical Unit Supervisor
Martin Luther King Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Established positive interpersonal relationships as primary liaison to ICU staff, enhancing communication and collaboration in assigned locations
- Provided direct patient care across multiple units to meet operational demands.
- Resolved conflicts and complaints involving patients, visitors, and physicians, improving patient satisfaction and team dynamics
- Maintains intimate knowledge of intensive care policies and procedures and acts as a resource for the RNs on the unit
- Reported risk events to administration, nurse manager, house supervisor, and risk management, ensuring timely follow-up.
- Assisted with performance evaluations of employees and made recommendations to the nurse manager.
- Assisted in the interview process for applicants for unit positions and made recommendations to the nurse manager. Verified that all new hires completed competence and orientation packets within 90 days from start date.
ICU Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Conducted regular assessments of patients to monitor health conditions in ICU, ensuring timely interventions
- Educated patients and families on care, tests, and medications to enhance understanding and engagement in treatment plans
- Collaborated with medical staff, including physicians, to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient
- Followed all policies and procedures and hospital regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety
- Monitored patient data to uphold HIPAA compliance standards
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Long Beach Community Hospital ( Supplemental Healthcare)
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in intensive care setting, ensuring comprehensive patient management.
- Modified patient treatment plans based on patients' responses and conditions
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patient's condition, facilitating timely interventions and adjustments to care plans.
- Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments
ICU Nurse
Community Hospital Of Long Beach
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Administered therapies and medications according to physician orders, ensuring alignment with treatment goals
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation, adjusting as needed to enhance patient stability
- Developed and implemented patient care plans to ensure adherence to physicians' instructions and best nursing practices
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Martin Luther King Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation, adjusting settings to enhance patient stabilization
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
- Documented patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to ensure accurate medical records
- Cultivated respectful treatment environment honoring patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital ( Fastaff)
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Assist in treatment of acutely ill patients with life threatening conditions requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions
- Assisted in treating acutely ill patients with life-threatening conditions through complex assessments and high-intensity therapies.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for various disorders and diseases, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for various disorders and diseases.
- Delivered direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility.
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Corona Regional Medical Center (Fastaff)
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Provided critical care in intensive care unit, managing all aspects of treatment from assessment to interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Strategically planned and provided total care to clients in the general intensive care unit.
- Responded to code blues and rapid responses as a relief nurse in a high-stress environment.
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Watsonville Community Hospital ( Fastaff)
- 02.2015
- Managed the care of adult ICU patients facing life-threatening issues through complex assessments and high-intensity therapies across multiple hospitals.
- Provided critical care nursing for diverse patient populations in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital ( Fastaff)
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Assisted in treatment of acutely ill patients with life-threatening conditions requiring complex assessments, high-intensity therapies, and continuous nursing vigilance in pulmonary, surgical, and medical ICUs.
- Assessed and ordered appropriate lab tests.
- Evaluated patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and educational needs throughout hospital stay to ensure comprehensive care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Corona Regional Medical Center (Fastaff)
07.2013 - 07.2014
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center (AMN)
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Developed individualized care plans based on comprehensive assessments, ensuring effective implementation and evaluation of patient outcomes
- Utilized advanced life support techniques during emergency situations.
- Coordinated with other departments to resolve patient issues and enhance overall care delivery
- Monitored patient\'s progress based on that plan
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve with other departments in order to assist member problem resolution
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Milpitas (HRN Services)
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Conducted complex assessments and administered high-intensity therapies and interventions to optimize patient outcomes
- Rotated as primary care nurse in 8 bed trauma ICU and 8 bed medical ICU, ensuring comprehensive care for critical patients
- Utilized specialized knowledge and skills to deliver patient care while fostering healing and supportive environments
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Berkeley (HRN Services)
- 03.2013
- Delivered primary care for acutely critical care patients in medical, surgical, pulmonary, and neuro ICUs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered critical care medications and monitored patient responses.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs and health status.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals to coordinate patient care, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center (Medpro)
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Primary nursing care in 20 bed intensive care unit
- Responsible for assessing patients' needs throughout hospital stay
- Coordinated team to deliver quality service to patients, families, and staff in high-stress environment, enhancing overall patient experience.
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Meritus Medical Center (Medpro)
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Provided primary nursing care in 16 bed intensive care unit
- Developed and revised individualized nursing care plans based on patient conditions and responses to treatment
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and ensured medication compliance for improved health outcomes
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Desert Regional Medical Center (Medpro)
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Provided primary care in 32 bed ICU setting consisting of cardiac, trauma, medical ICU patients
- Demonstrated self-direction and sound judgment in high-pressure situations, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Provided counseling in health maintenance and disease management, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
07.2008 - 01.2011
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care to meet unit standards for adult critical care patients
- Provided primary nursing care in busy 38 bed Intensive care unit consisting of pulmonary, surgical, medical, and neuro ICU patients
- Promoted a team environment by effectively identifying the needs of other staff and assisting them
Education
Master Of Business - Health Administration
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, INBachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Memphis, TNSkills
- Hemodynamic assessment
- Vasoactive medications
- Ventilator management
- Emergency management
- Emergency response
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical care nurse
- Autonomous practice
- Problem resolution
- Crisis management
- Staff mentorship
- Team leadership
- Patient/family focused
- Flexible
- Clinical judgment
Name
CA,AnthonyTaliaferro@hotmail.com,9013365118,90802,LONG BEACH,250 W. Seaside Way
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- American Heart Association (NIH) Stroke scale
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Martin Luther King Hospital
08.2024 - 03.2026
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
08.2023 - 06.2024
ICU Travel Nurse
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
04.2022 - 06.2023
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
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Corona Regional Medical Center (Fastaff)
02.2015 - 05.2015
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital ( Fastaff)
08.2014 - 11.2014
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Corona Regional Medical Center (Fastaff)
07.2013 - 07.2014
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Milpitas (HRN Services)
04.2013 - 06.2013
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center (AMN)
07.2012 - 10.2013
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center (Medpro)
09.2011 - 04.2012
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Meritus Medical Center (Medpro)
04.2011 - 07.2011
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Desert Regional Medical Center (Medpro)
01.2011 - 04.2011
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
07.2008 - 01.2011
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Watsonville Community Hospital ( Fastaff)
- 02.2015
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Traveler
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Berkeley (HRN Services)
- 03.2013
Master Of Business - Health Administration
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences