Eunice K. Taylor
UTICA,KY
Summary
Highly skilled & respected career professional nurse with 40+ years combined experience in civilian & military health care & administration. Experienced nurse administrator & leader Nurse faculty educator; educating students in the art & science of professional nursing United States Air Force Officer & Chief Nurse Executive; Chief Flight Nurse & Associate Director, Department of Defense Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Division; Consultant to Director, Airlift Control Center, and USAF Chief Flight Surgeon Fiscal Accountability, demonstrated competent writer, oral communicator & interpersonal skills Mature judgment, a creative & critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills; experience integrating organizational changes leading to streamlined processes and successful outcomes Active in community outreach programs; Commissioner with the Owensboro Human Relations Commission
Qualified [Desired Position] with solid foundation in clinical nursing practice. Proven ability to provide compassionate patient care and effectively manage clinical duties, including developing patient care plans and administering treatments. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and care coordination.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor of Nursing Education
Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC)
08.2004 - Current
- Program Clinical Laboratory Manager—Coordinate and manage the overall instructional and operational aspects of the nursing simulation labs; manage day-to-day operations, including collaborating with lead faculty to develop simulation scenarios, prepare and supply the simulation rooms for clinical lab and simulation clinical experiences for students & faculty, IAW developed policies and the Kentucky Board of Nursing Regulations
- Responsible for providing academic instruction in the area of nursing education to Associate Degree nursing students. Educated student nurses in the art and science of nursing across the life span continuum. Courses of instruction are provided in a variety of formats to enhance student engagement & promote student success
- Project Director for grant-funded Robert Wood Johnson & HRSA programs
- Interim Program Coordinator, Department of Nursing. Program Clinical Coordinator. Emphasis on collaboration with community facility partners, regional nurse educators to secure clinical educational sites for the campus's allied health programs.
Clinical Nurse, Medical-Surgical Nursing
Owensboro Health
- Home Health Nurse, Gentiva Home Health Services, Belleville, IL
- Clinical Nurse NICU/Flight Nurse, St Joseph Hospital, Omaha, NE
- Home Health Nurse, Dr. Banardo's Care at Home Agency, Canberra, Australia
- Clinical Nurse, National Children's Medical Center, Washington, DC
- Clinical Nurse, Pediatric Oncology, U of IL, Chicago, IL
- Assistant Camp Director, Family and Child Services, Washington, DC
Chief Flight Nurse, Associate Director, Aeromedical Evacuation Division
United States Air Force
11.1974 - 09.1981
- Chief Nurse, Nurse Administrator, Aerospace Medicine Medical Facility-Scott AFB, IL
- Senior Flight Nurse, Coordinator, Logistical & Training-Ramstein AB, Germany
- Senior Nurse, Evening Supervisor, Nursing Manager, Family Practice Clinic-Offutt AFB, NE
- Flight Nurse, Medical Crew Director-USAF Reserves with 65th & 72nd AES
- Clinical Nurse, Nurse Manager, OB/GYN & Newborn Nursery-Travis AFB, MD
- Flight Nurse, Medical Crew Director-Incirlik AB, Turkey
- Clinical Nurse, Nurse Manager, Neonatal Intensive Care—Andrews AFB, MD
- Clinical Nurse, OB Services & Neonatal Intensive Care—Lakenheath AB, UK
- Clinical Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care—Lackland, AFB, TX
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Nursing Education
Capella University
07.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Education & Health Care Ed
University of Phoenix
10.2006
Master of Arts - Human Resources Development
Webster University
03.1997
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
01.1989
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Freedmen's Hospital School of Nursing
Washington, DC06.1973
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Office 365
- Zoom
- Blackboard
- Demonstrated competence with writing, oral communication & interpersonal skills
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association 1973-Current
- National League for Nursing 1973-Current
- Kentucky League for Nursing 2005-Current
- ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA, Sorority, Inc. 1993-Current
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Life Member
- Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society
- CHI ETA PHI, Nursing Sorority
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Health, Health Professional Licensing Administration, Board of Nursing July 1973 to present
- Registered Nurse License, Kentucky Board of Nursing November 2002 to present
- Nurse Executive, Board Certification American Nurses Credentialing Center Feb 2003 to present
Awards
Meritorious Service Medal, One Oak Leaf Cluster; Aerial Achievement Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal, One Oak Leaf Cluster; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Five Oak Leaf Clusters; Combat Readiness Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal; Kuwait Liberation Medal
Publications
- Hurd, W.W., Rizzo, A. M., Taylor, E. K., & McNamara, J.M. (2002). Patient staging for aeromedical evacuation. In W. W. Hurd, & J.G. Jernigan (Eds), Aeromedical Evacuation: Management of Acute and Stabilized Patients (pp.75-87). New York: Springer.
- Taylor, E. (2015). A Comparative Examination of the Perceptions of Cultural Competence of Associate Degree and Baccalaureate Nursing Graduates. (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI 3716305)
Character
- Honesty & Integrity
- Creative
- Empathetic
- Team Player
- Works well under pressure
- Enthusiastic
- Ensures compliance with standards
Timeline
Professor of Nursing Education
Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC)
08.2004 - Current
Chief Flight Nurse, Associate Director, Aeromedical Evacuation Division
United States Air Force
11.1974 - 09.1981
Master of Science - Nursing Education & Health Care Ed
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Human Resources Development
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Freedmen's Hospital School of Nursing
Clinical Nurse, Medical-Surgical Nursing
Owensboro Health
Doctor of Philosophy - Nursing Education
Capella University
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