Betty Taylor
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 2+ years of recent paid RN experience in a similar acute care setting, applying for the Clinical Nurse II (RN) – T6 Med Surg position. Experienced in delivering autonomous, evidence‑based, patient-centered, direct patient care on a multi-specialty med-surg/telemetry floor serving diverse adult populations including isolation patients, post‑op surgical patients, tracheostomy patients, mechanically ventilated patients, and high‑acuity medical patients. Demonstrates strong ability to assess, plan, implement, teach, document, and evaluate a comprehensive plan of care while ensuring patient satisfaction and compliance with hospital policies, local regulations, and ANA Standards of Practice. Known for accountability, consistency, adaptability, leadership skills, effective interpersonal skills, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Fluent in the English language.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sierra Vista Hospital
Sacramento, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients with acute psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
- Conducted thorough mental status assessments and monitored for changes in behavior, cognition, and mood throughout each shift.
- Administered and monitored psychiatric medications, including antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and PRN anxiolytics.
- Utilized de-escalation strategies and therapeutic communication to manage agitation, aggression, and psychotic episodes, reducing need for restraints/seclusion.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and social workers to develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate discharge placement.
- Implemented and maintained safety protocols such as 1:1 observation, elopement risk precautions, suicide/self-harm precautions, and contraband checks.
Registered Nurse - Multi-Specialty Acute Care Unit
Doctors Hospital of Manteca
Manteca, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to a wide variety of medical-surgical patients including isolation patients, ventilated/tracheostomy patients, post-op surgical patients, GI/GU disorders, cardiac/telemetry monitoring, infectious disease, and respiratory compromise.
- Deliver safe and comprehensive care using the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, teaching, and evaluating individualized patient plans of care.
- Manage tracheostomy care, suctioning, oxygen delivery systems, and collaborate with RT for mechanically ventilated patients.
- Apply evidence-based practice and clinical judgment when responding to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns, and coordinating interventions.
- Perform wound care, drain management, IV therapy, medication administration, and mobility support while maintaining infection control and isolation precautions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including hospitalists, acute care surgery, RT, PT/OT, SLP, case management, and pharmacy to improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate leadership skills by delegating tasks, mentoring new staff, and promoting adherence to policies, safety standards, and local regulations.
- Contribute to performance improvement by improving documentation accuracy, reducing fall risk, and participating in unit‑based quality initiatives.
- Ensure patient satisfaction through therapeutic communication, patient education, and proactive response to patient/family needs.
- Respond to RRT, Code Blue, and high-acuity changes with accountability and consistent application of ACLS protocols.
Hospital Volunteer
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Monitored waiting areas to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
- Organized patient rooms, restocked supplies, and tidied up common areas.
- Answered phones, took messages, and directed calls to appropriate staff members.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families.
- Communicated with the clinical care team regarding patient and visitors' needs
Education
BSN -
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA01.2023
BA - Communication Studies
California State University
Sacramento, CA05.2019
Skills
- Med-Surg Acute Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-Centered Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator Maintenance Assistance
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Performance Improvement
- Isolation Precautions
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Drain Management
- Post-Op Surgical Care
- Plan of Care Development
- Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Education
- Accountability
- Consistent Documentation
- Emergency Response (ACLS, RRT, Code Blue)
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Medical Terminology
- EPIC & Cerner EMR
Certification
Board Certified California Licensed Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sierra Vista Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Multi-Specialty Acute Care Unit
Doctors Hospital of Manteca
07.2023 - Current
Hospital Volunteer
UC Davis Medical Center
11.2018 - 04.2019
BSN -
West Coast University
BA - Communication Studies
California State University