Christal Taylor
North Augusta,SC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 13 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced medical settings. Highly experienced in Medical-Surgical, ICU, Dialysis, Home Health, and Case Management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Somatus
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Led a successful team comprised of RN case manager, patient health advocate, registered dietician, and social worker.
- Educated patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse at AUMC specializing in providing dialysis to patients in multiple intensive care units in acute care hospital.
- Participated in communication with nephrologists and nursing staff regarding treatments, patient response to treatment, and follow-up care after discharge.
- Assessed patients' knowledge and educated patients to reduce knowledge deficit regarding disease processes and after care post discharge.
- Utilized critical thinking skills and facility protocols while managing hemodynamic status of patients undergoing hemodialysis.
- Effectively communicated with patients, families, and caregivers for thorough comprehension to facilitate outstanding service and level of care.
- Performed hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapy in acute care setting.
- Accessed fistulas and grafts per company policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Augusta University Medical Center
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Doctors Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
University Home Health
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking to verify understanding.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Three Rivers Home Health Ltd.
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised LPN's and home health aide care providers.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
University Home Health
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised LPN's and home health aide care providers.
- Cleaned wounds and checked vital signs, carefully recording all details in patient records.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Doctors Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Registered Nurse in Burn Intensive Care Unit.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Provided exceptional care to two to three high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Aiken
Aiken, SC05.2009
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
- IV setup
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Foley catheters
- Administering immunizations
- Direct patient care
- Critical Care
- EMR/EHR
- Case Management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Prioritizing and triaging patients
- Family Education
- Procedure preparations
- Preventative health
LICENSES
- Registered Nurse: Georgia, License # 205959. Expires January 2025.
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS). Expires July 2025.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Expires July 2025.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Expires July 2025.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Somatus
08.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2017 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Augusta University Medical Center
11.2015 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Doctors Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse Case Manager
University Home Health
08.2013 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Three Rivers Home Health Ltd.
01.2012 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse Case Manager
University Home Health
06.2010 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse, ICU
Doctors Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Aiken
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