Brooke Taylor
Harrisburg,IL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and surgical care at Deaconess and Southern Illinois Healthcare. Proven ability in medication administration and patient advocacy, enhancing care quality and patient satisfaction. Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills foster effective team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Deaconess
Marion, IL
12.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare team members.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Participated in training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies, applying critical thinking under pressure.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care quality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care.
- Conducted assessments and documented patient conditions in electronic health records accurately.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Managed critical situations effectively, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk patients.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare team, enhancing overall treatment satisfaction levels.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to clinical standards within the unit.
Clinic Nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Herrin, IL
02.2015 - 10.2021
- Administered patient care, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medications, and health management strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient progress, maintaining accurate documentation in electronic health records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL04.2021
LPN - Nursing
St. Louis College of Health Careers
St. Louis 05.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Deaconess
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2024
Clinic Nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare
02.2015 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
John A Logan College
LPN - Nursing
St. Louis College of Health Careers