Elizabeth Taylor
Russellville,AR
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Unity Health Medical Center, adept in medication administration and providing exceptional direct patient care. Expertise in patient assessments and crisis intervention, significantly improving patient safety and care standards. Skilled in fostering therapeutic relationships, demonstrating a strong blend of clinical proficiency and empathetic patient engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TRS Healthcare
5011 W. Founders Way Suite 100 Rogers Arkansas
09.2020 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention support to patients experiencing severe mental health episodes, de-escalating situations safely and effectively.
- Ensured accurate medication administration through proper dosage calculations, timing, route selection, and adherence to the six rights of medication safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of patient deterioration, initiating appropriate interventions and notifying the healthcare team promptly.
- Coordinated psychiatric evaluations for travel assignments across different states, adhering to local regulations regarding licensure requirements and scope of practice limitations as necessary.
Registered Nurse
True Staff
4675 Cornell Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided crisis intervention support to patients experiencing severe mental health episodes, de-escalating situations safely and effectively.
- Ensured accurate medication administration through proper dosage calculations, timing, route selection, and adherence to the six rights of medication safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of patient deterioration, initiating appropriate interventions and notifying the healthcare team promptly.
- Coordinated psychiatric evaluations for travel assignments across different states, adhering to local regulations regarding licensure requirements and scope of practice limitations as necessary.
Registered Nurse
SEVERAL DIFFERENT TRAVEL NURSING AGENCIES
SEVERAL LOCATIONS
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Administered medications safely and accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Assessed suicide risk in vulnerable patients using standardized tools, promptly initiating appropriate interventions to ensure their safety.
- Promoted a therapeutic milieu by establishing rapport with patients, empathetically listening, and offering guidance tailored to their unique needs.
- Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating volatile situations and preventing harm to self or others.
Registered Nurse
Unity Health Medical Center
Compass Unit 1200 S. Main St Searcy Ar. 72143
04.2009 - 04.2019
- Assessed suicide risk in vulnerable patients using standardized tools, promptly initiating appropriate interventions to ensure their safety.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans according to patients'' progress, resulting in more targeted interventions.
- Promoted a therapeutic milieu by establishing rapport with patients, empathetically listening, and offering guidance tailored to their unique needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Memphis, TN05.2004
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Maintaining privacy
- Diabetes management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TRS Healthcare
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
True Staff
01.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
SEVERAL DIFFERENT TRAVEL NURSING AGENCIES
05.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Unity Health Medical Center
04.2009 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences