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Cayla Taylor

Middleboro,MA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate PMHNP student with a foundation in nursing and hands-on clinical training in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychiatric assessment. Experienced across diverse patient populations and healthcare settings. Seeking to enhance clinical skills and academic knowledge to support individuals living with mental health conditions and promote wellness through holistic, patient-centered approaches.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Commonwealth Endoscopy Center
12.2022 - Current
  • Assess patients prior to procedure and gather medical history and vital signs
  • Insert intravenous line
  • Knowledgeable in EGD/ Colonoscopies; biopsies, snares, savories
  • Discharge of patients after meeting baseline Aldrete score
  • Addressed patient concerns in coordination with multidisciplinary team
  • Educate patients on procedure findings and after care
  • Manage and maintain endoscopy equipment and supplies according to infection control standards and manufacturer guidelines
  • Prepare procedure rooms by setting up endoscopy equipment, sterile instruments, and supplies according to established protocols
  • Assist physicians and nursing staff during endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy

Registered Nurse

Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Triage patients for numerous medical conditions and give parent advice, education and schedule if patient needs further care by provider or diagnostic testing
  • Administering all school required immunizations at the appropriate site from ages 1 month- 18 years old
  • Collaborating with a team of pediatricians, social workers and other nurses to provider optimal care to the pediatric community
  • Provide patients with evidence- based information about vaccine safety, potential side effects and the importance of immunization
  • Performing nasopharyngeal and anterior nares testing for influenza, RSV and COVID-19 along with throat cultures for Strep throat via Sofia and ID Now machines

Registered Nurse

Boston Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided telephone support and education regarding the CDC guidelines for COVID-19
  • Answered questions and scheduled testing at appropriate testing sites related to COVID-19 exposures, travel, and if patient is symptomatic
  • Made necessary requests for patient to speak with provider
  • Managed log of all incoming emails and outgoing calls
  • Counseled patients in follow-up assessments after testing positive for COVID-19
  • Input patient specific data into online databases such as EPIC and SharePoint

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
05-2020

Skills

  • Assess patients and develop care plans
  • Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis using DSM-5 criteria
  • Document patient care using electronic database (EPIC, NextGeneration, and AdvancedMD)
  • Administer medication (eg PO, IM, IV, SubQ)
  • Educate patients regarding diagnosis and management
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Certification

● Registered Nurse- MA License #RN2346469

● CPR BLS (Expires August 2026)

● CPS ACLS (Expires February 2027)

● IHI Patient Safety Certification

● Yale Coursera Certification: Addiction Treatment- Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Commonwealth Endoscopy Center
12.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
03.2021 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Boston Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2021

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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