FRANCES TAYLOR
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Highly skilled career professional with more than 25 years' practical experience in hospital, home health, and primary care environments; possessing the following characteristics: Florida State Board Certified Registered Nurse delivering high-quality care to patients in ambulatory care units Strong verbal communication Self-motivated Strong clinical judgment Driven and hardworking Professional bedside manner Works calmly under pressure and collaborates well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices Previous ICU, Homecare, Dialysis, pre-post of nursing Extremely knowledgeable in pre- and post-surgical care and physical assessments Administrated nursing staff of a 200-bed facility, coordinated transfers of patients from unit to unit; if patient’s acuity changed, planned next shift’s patient assignments and ensured that there was sufficient staffing, reported census and bed status to CEO Briefly performed duties of hospital nursing supervisor during the height of COVID from February 2020 - 2022
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Care Nurse
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of patients coming into healthcare setting for out-patient surgical procedures and or diagnostic testing and interventions
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patients cultural and spiritual needs
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients awaiting discharge to home while recovering in post op area
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care instructions, instructions on emptying of drainage tubes placed post-surgery, emergency reasons to contact physician once discharged from facility, and pain management instructions
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Administered medications to post-surgical patients and monitored response to medications
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN Eye Clinic
McGruder eye clinic
Orlando, FL
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assisted with the pre-testing of patients prior to doctor's examination.
- Counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Wore required PPE, including face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and gowns on occassion
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation
- Worked as travel nurse on COVID 19 assignment in Baltimore MD
- Worked as RN in COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic.
RN
Wuesthoff Hospital
Melbourne, FL
04.2016 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.
- Received specialized training in critical care management techniques such as hemodynamic monitoring or ventilator management.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
Primary Care Nurse
Viera VA Outpatient Clinic
Melbourne, FL
07.2012 - 04.2016
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters
- Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease, including influenza, hepatitis A and B, and shingles immunizations
- Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders
- Cared for patients who are active military as well as retired military
- Conducted physical exams
- Took detailed health care histories
- Listened to patients and analyzed their physical and emotional needs
- Provided counseling and health care education to patients
- Coordinated care with other health care providers and specialists
- Stayed current with advances in health care options, medications, and treatment plans
- Used critical thinking to interpret, analyze, and evaluate patient data and to spot subtle symptoms, such as weight loss or insomnia, which may indicate patient is developing a mental health or substance abuse problem.
Home Health Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center
Sebastian, FL
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Initiated plan of care of patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to patient’s primary care physician
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions regarding medication administration and side effects of medications and food interactions of some medications.
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Palm Bay
Palm Bay, FL
02.2010 - 10.2011
- Cared for patients that received dialysis to treat end-stage kidney disease
- This included monitoring patient and or patients, administering medication, and educating patients and their families
- Responsible for assessing the patients prior to dialysis treatment, including a set of baseline vital signs, assessment of the vascular access, and obtaining the patient’s weight to determine the necessary fluid volume to be removed
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- During treatment, assessing frequent blood pressure, heart rate, and other symptoms to ensure that proper hemodynamics are maintained throughout the treatment
- Responsible for communicating any symptoms to the physician or advanced practice nurse/nurse practitioner (ARNP) that would require changes in treatment
- Building trust with patients and families.
Ambulatory Care/PACU Nurse/ICU
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
09.2002 - 10.2010
- Cared for patients who have gone under anesthesia and maintained responsibility for observing and treating patient’s post-operation and making sure they safely awake from anesthesia
- Monitored patients for any signs of difficulty in breathing or elevation or drop in blood pressure
- Managed patient’s recovery post-surgical intervention in the phase 2 process
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Responsible for monitoring patients, administering medications, assisting patients with basic needs, charting care and responding to emergencies during the initial awakening of patient’s post-surgical intervention
- This included patients that were often intubated, ventilated, and had multiple IV drips
- Ongoing hemodynamic monitoring of critically ill patients
- Monitored and suctioned ventilated patients and utilized hypothermia equipment when needed
- Under the direction of the physician monitored hemodynamically unstable patients
- Knowledge of pain medication administration related to postoperative pain, and helping patients recover from anesthesia.
ICU Nurse (MICU and SICU)
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
09.1999 - 04.2002
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression
- Care of critically ill patients requiring aggressive hemodynamic monitoring including ventilation, Inter cranial (ICP) monitoring and balloon pump monitoring.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC05-1994
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Triaging
- Injections
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Intravenous therapy
- Preventative health
- Monitor recovery
- Patient intake
- Patient recovery
Certification
- Basic life support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Community Service
- Truth Revealed Ministries Health and Wellness Ministry
- Casel Healthcare Training Center: CNA Instructor
Timeline
Ambulatory Care Nurse
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
RN Eye Clinic
McGruder eye clinic
05.2022 - 05.2022
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Aya Healthcare
05.2021 - 02.2022
RN
Wuesthoff Hospital
04.2016 - 01.2021
Primary Care Nurse
Viera VA Outpatient Clinic
07.2012 - 04.2016
Home Health Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center
08.2011 - 07.2012
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Palm Bay
02.2010 - 10.2011
Ambulatory Care/PACU Nurse/ICU
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
09.2002 - 10.2010
ICU Nurse (MICU and SICU)
Holmes Regional Medical Center
09.1999 - 04.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
- Basic life support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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