Dorothy Taylor
Cairo,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse, of 11 years, with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care ICU Nurse
AdventHealth Redmond Redmond Regional Hospital
Rome, GA
12.2021 - Current
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to COVID patients.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Critical Care ICU Nurse
Stephens County Hospital
Toccoa, GA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to COIVD-19 patients.
- Maintaining PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Management of chest tubes
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology & Cardiology
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
Thomasville, GA
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying cardiac arrythmias and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including invasive vascular and cardiac procedures.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
- Assisted with Thyroid biopsies and other minimally invasive biopsies and provided conscious sedation and patient monitoring during these procedures.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
Critical Care ICU Nurse
John D. Archbold Memorial/Grady General Hospital
Cairo, GA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Develop patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Wound Care
- Managing the care of multiple post-surgical patients simultaneously.
- Peripheral IV access starts
- Central line maintenance
- Critical Care Nursing
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on stability or acuity.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression
Staff Nurse, ER
Tallahassee Emergency Center Northeast
Tallahassee, FL
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Wound Care
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Central line maintenance.
- Performed EKGs
- Performed peripheral blood draws
- Limb splinting
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
John D. Archold Memorial Hospital/Grady General Hospital
Cairo, GA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Wound Care
- Managing care of post-surgical patients
- Direct pediatric nursing care
- Peripheral IV access starts
- Central line maintenance
- IV medication administration
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
John D. Archbold Memorial/ Southwest Georgia Dialysis Facility
Thomasville, GA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Administered dialysis treatments to chronic dialysis patients
- Accessed dialysis grafts, fistulas, and temporary dialysis catheters.
- Administered PO meds
- Monitored patient vitals.
Operations Specialist Second Class
United States Coast Guard
Juneau, AK
07.2002 - 07.2006
- Drafted classified military correspondence.
- Served as principal liaison between the U.S. Coast Guard and other city departments, public organizations, and private agencies.
- Dispatched rescue units to individuals in need of emergency assistance.
- Monitored 12 VHF High Sites for emergency distress calls.
- Maintained classified documents.
- Held a Top Secret clearance.
Education
Masters in Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA05.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA 12.2010
Certification
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider
Timeline
Critical Care ICU Nurse
AdventHealth Redmond Redmond Regional Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Critical Care ICU Nurse
Stephens County Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology & Cardiology
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2019
Critical Care ICU Nurse
John D. Archbold Memorial/Grady General Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2017
Staff Nurse, ER
Tallahassee Emergency Center Northeast
01.2013 - 01.2014
Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
John D. Archold Memorial Hospital/Grady General Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
John D. Archbold Memorial/ Southwest Georgia Dialysis Facility
01.2011 - 01.2012
Operations Specialist Second Class
United States Coast Guard
07.2002 - 07.2006
Masters in Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
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