Casey-Ann Taylor
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate, efficient, and dedicated New Grad RN with strong passion for quality client care for more than a decade. Ability to perform well under pressure and go above and beyond to provide exceptional patient care. Proven skills in organizational skills and reacts quickly and positively to emergencies. Highly proficient in providing patient care, physician support, case research, and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills with knowledge of Medicare health regulations. Passionate about delivering quality care and facilitating healthcare coordination. Exceptional talents in assessing cultural/linguistic needs, mental status, depression screening, available benefits, member/caregiver goals, degree of involvement, and resources; barriers to treatment. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior LVN Cardiology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assess and direct physician, nurse, and laboratory telephone calls
- Accept and respond to calls from pharmacies in a timely fashion
- Acquire prescription insurance approvals
- Greet patients and provide initial nurse assessments
- Participate in daily clinic tasks, including stocking and cleaning exam rooms, calibrating weight scales, checking refrigerator temperatures, and crash carts
- Provide oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, topical, or intradermal drugs once the five rights of medication administration have been verified
- Coordinate outpatient orders and services, such as transfusions, home health, physical therapy, and medical equipment
- Operate EKG, pulse oximetry, and other diagnostic equipment for routine tests and record data in EHR
- Notify physician of any ambiguous test results
- Conduct patient interviews to acquire medical data, reconcile Medication list and report any concerning signs and symptoms to physician or supervising RN
- Educate patients on treatment processes, drugs, diets, and doctors' orders.
Director of Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse
Affinity Healthcare
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Comprehend and assess the consequences of decisions on other departments
- Approach circumstances with composure, awareness, and tact
- Seek unique options and creative possibilities in problem solving
- Devised strategies to maximize employees' potential and enhance skills to fulfill employer's objectives.
Charge Nurse/Floor Manager/Desk Nurse
Affinity Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Monitored and managed personnel requirements
- Participated in weekly rounds with medical director to review lab results and prescriptions
- Assessed and delivered Flu/PNA vaccinations to employees and residents.
Case Manager
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Cooperated and communicated with residents, caregivers/family members, and other health care providers to support and achieve defined goals, providing timely documentation to promote progress toward care plan objectives
- Observed nursing process and care planning from time of admission to time of release.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Los Angeles County School of Nursing and Allied Health
01.2024
Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: Natural Sciences -
Los Angeles Southwest College
01.2019
Skills
Case Management
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Safety
- Electronic Health Record
- Compassionate Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Health Education
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- Patient triaging
- Family Communication
- Clinical judgment
- Care Planning
- EMR / EHR
- Palliative Care
- Attention to Detail
- Infection Control
- Responsible and Dependable
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse, CA BRN #95385510 2024
- Case Management Certificate, CCCM, MGK, 2022
- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course, The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, 2021
- Director of Staff Development - Certified, #9296, 2021
- Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified (RAC-CT) in Minimum Data Set, AANAC, 2020
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification, 02/01/05
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, CA, BVNPT (#207912), Casa Loma College, 2004
Timeline
Senior LVN Cardiology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
Director of Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse
Affinity Healthcare
01.2020 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse/Floor Manager/Desk Nurse
Affinity Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2020
Case Manager
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
01.2008 - 01.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Los Angeles County School of Nursing and Allied Health
Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: Natural Sciences -
Los Angeles Southwest College
- Case Management Certificate, CCCM, MGK, 2022
- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course, The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, 2021
- Director of Staff Development - Certified, #9296, 2021
- Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified (RAC-CT) in Minimum Data Set, AANAC, 2020
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification, 02/01/05
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, CA, BVNPT (#207912), Casa Loma College, 2004
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