Debra Taylor MSN APRN FNP-C
Lillian
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of nursing and healthcare experience, focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the entire health-care team. Energetic and motivated NP with superb interpersonal and leadership skills, seeking to advance my career in women's health.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Ascension Health: Women's Care Center
06.2022 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Identified female-specific cancers such as ovarian or cervical cancer using thorough testing procedures.
- Performed annual exams examining patients for medical conditions involving age, menstruation, pregnancy and sexual health.
- Warned women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educated on methods of prevention.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive antenatal care throughout the patient's pregnancy
Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
03.2016 - Current
- Established Charge Nurse of Labor & Delivery Unit with 15 labor rooms, 5 low-intervention rooms, 3 OR's, and 7 obstetric triage rooms.
- Oversee nursing assignments and manage admissions to labor and delivery unit.
- Provide comprehensive care to laboring women including administering medication, assessing fetal heart tones, cervical exams, and providing emotional and physical support to patients.
- Circulate OR cases, recover post anesthesia patients in recovery, and care for high-risk post-partum patients.
- Educate patients and answer questions about their health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Implement quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
- Triaged 10-40 patients, recorded patient’s medical history, vital statistics, assigned priority to be seen, ordered tests such as: urine samples, throat cultures, and x-rays prior to being by MD.
- Blood draws, IV placement, fluid replacement, performed ECG’s, eye exams, placed nasogastric tubes, gave medications by various routes, and other treatments as ordered, participated in resuscitation of patients.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Triaged 20-50 patients, recorded patient’s medical history, vital statistics, assigned priority to be seen, ordered tests such as: urine samples, throat cultures, and x-rays prior to being by MD.
- Blood draws, IV placement, fluid replacement, medication administration via various routes, performed ECG’s, eye exams, placed nasogastric tubes, and other treatments as ordered.
- Trained with trauma team to respond to incoming traumas including full resuscitation measures.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - FNP
Purdue University
Indiana 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Pan African Studies
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2011
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment and Oversight
- Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Unit Oversight
- Delegation and Motivation
- Assist in and Perform Sterile Procedures
- Medical Procedure and Procedure Room Preparation
- Proficient in subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
- Expert in lab draws, intravenous infusions
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP - 2021
- Basic Life Support
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Licensure
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Florida Board of Nursing - F03210563
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Ascension Health: Women's Care Center
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
03.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
09.2013 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Nursing - FNP
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Pan African Studies
University of Louisville
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP - 2021
- Basic Life Support
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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