Brandi Taylor
Easley,SC
Summary
Skilled Psychiatric RN with a proven track record at Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, enhancing patient outcomes through clinical judgment and compassionate care. Expert in administering medications safely and fostering strong patient and family relationships. Mentored new nurses, improving retention rates. Regularly pursued professional development to stay abreast of nursing best practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric RN
Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Methodist Germantown Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Student Nurse Extern
Tenet Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.,
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Co Owner
Taylor Transport
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Senatobia City Schools
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Promoted critical thinking skills by incorporating real-world problem-solving activities into daily lessons, preparing students for future success.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing interactive teaching methods and hands-on learning activities.
- Established strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, promoting a supportive educational community.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to integrate cross-curricular content into lessons, promoting interdisciplinary understanding.
- Utilized formative assessments to track student progress and adjust instruction as needed, boosting overall class performance.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MS12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS05-2013
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Licensed RN
Certification
- St. Jude Volunteer
- Nursing Home Volunteer
- Church Volunteer Activities
Honors and Awards
- Kappa Delta PI Honor Society
- SNA Treasurer
- Eager Beaver Award-Clinicals
- Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
- MOSA State Student Secretary
Affiliations
- Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (MOADN)
- Oncology Nursing Society
Honors and Awards
- Kappa Delta PI Honor Society
- SNA Treasurer
- Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
- MOSA State Student Secretary
- Eager Beaver Award- Clinicals
Timeline
Psychiatric RN
Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
05.2024 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Methodist Germantown Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Student Nurse Extern
Tenet Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
Co Owner
Taylor Transport
10.2019 - 01.2023
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Senatobia City Schools
08.2014 - 10.2019
- St. Jude Volunteer
- Nursing Home Volunteer
- Church Volunteer Activities
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
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