Jacqueline Taylor
Pittsfield,Maine
Summary
Clinical nursing professional with strong background in education and training. Skilled in developing and implementing effective teaching strategies, fostering collaborative environment, and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in patient care, curriculum design, and staff development. Known for reliability, strong communication skills, and results-driven approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Cedar Ridge Center
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans, enhancing communication among multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and improving team efficiency.
Charge Nurse
Sanfield Rehab and Living Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed daily operations of nursing unit, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Evaluated patient assessments to determine appropriate nursing interventions and treatments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Unit Manager
Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
Resident Health Services Coordinator
Woodlands Senior Living
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring optimal resident care and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Evaluated staff performance, providing feedback to foster professional development and enhance team effectiveness.
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills in resident care practices.
Med Surg Nurse
Albany Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered patient care, ensuring comfort and safety through established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Med Surg Nurse
York Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Administered patient care, ensuring comfort and safety through established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Med Surg Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered patient care, ensuring comfort and safety through established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Med Surg and Pediatric Nurse
Down East Community Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered patient care, ensuring comfort and safety through established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in pediatric care and effective communication techniques.
Med Surg Nurse
Northern Light Inland Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Administered patient care, ensuring comfort and safety through established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Resource Nurse
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2021
- Coordinated patient care activities to ensure efficient resource allocation and optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skills development and promoting adherence to best practices.
- Coordinated continuing education events for colleagues, promoting a culture of lifelong learning among nursing staff members.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to their professional growth and improved performance within the team.
- Provided clinical expertise during difficult medical situations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through sound decision-making skills.
Charge Nurse
Pittsfield Rehabilitation and Nursing
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed daily operations of nursing unit, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Evaluated patient assessments to determine appropriate nursing interventions and treatments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Charge Nurse
Cedar Ridge
06.2007 - 09.2013
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Conducted staff training sessions on best practices in patient care and safety regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
Education
High school diploma -
Nokomis Regional High
01.1999
CNA - undefined
Tri-county Technical Center
01.1999
EMT-B - undefined
Kennebec Valley Technical College
01.1999
BSN - undefined
University of Maine, Orono
01.2004
CLNC Program - Legal Nursing
National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants
01.2025
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Clinical expertise
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Continuing education
- Mentoring proficiency
- Student evaluation
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
Certification
- ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Board Certification
- ANCC Medical Surgical Nursing Board Certification
- BLS and ACLS
Additional Experience
- Mount Saint Joseph, Waterville Maine: Charge Nurse, Dec 2005- July 2007
- Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bangor Maine: Charge Nurse, Dec 2005 - April 2006
- Ross Manor, Bangor Maine: Medication and Treatment Nurse, Nov 2005 - April 2006
- Eastside Rehabilitation & Living Center, Bangor Maine: Charge Nurse, Sept 2004 - Jan 2005
- Lakewood Manor, Waterville Maine: CNA, Sept 2001 - July 2004
- Pleasant Heights, Fairfield Maine: CNA, June 1999 - Sept 2001
- Hartland Saint Albans Ambulance Service, Hartland Maine: March 1999 - March 2000
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Cedar Ridge Center
05.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
Sanfield Rehab and Living Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
Unit Manager
Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation
04.2024 - 08.2024
Resident Health Services Coordinator
Woodlands Senior Living
07.2023 - 01.2024
Med Surg Nurse
Albany Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Med Surg Nurse
York Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Med Surg Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022
Med Surg and Pediatric Nurse
Down East Community Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2021
Med Surg Nurse
Northern Light Inland Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2021
Resource Nurse
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2021
Charge Nurse
Pittsfield Rehabilitation and Nursing
09.2013 - 01.2014
Charge Nurse
Cedar Ridge
06.2007 - 09.2013
CNA - undefined
Tri-county Technical Center
EMT-B - undefined
Kennebec Valley Technical College
BSN - undefined
University of Maine, Orono
High school diploma -
Nokomis Regional High
CLNC Program - Legal Nursing
National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants
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