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Janet Taylor

Saint Charles,MO

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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.


Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

IT RN Analyst

SSM Information Health Technologies
05.2006 - 08.2020
  • As a member of the Electronic Health Record project team, utilizing Epic software created, built, tested, implemented and supported documentation tools for inpatient nurses within SSM hospitals.
  • Planned computer systems using information engineering, data modeling, and structured analysis.
  • Educated stakeholders on data protection tactics to reduce breaches.
  • Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
  • Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
  • Offered input for complex documents to support client-ready final versions.
  • Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
  • Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.

IT Analyst

Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital
05.2004 - 05.2006

Utilizing HMED software:

  • Improved documentation tools with addition of new features and infrastructure.
  • Educated stakeholders on data protection tactics to reduce breaches.
  • Researched and adopted new documentation tools to add value to existing tools.
  • Monitored employee tasks to gauge documentation functions and inefficiencies.
  • Organized system operating procedures to strengthen documentation controls.
  • Assessed nursing documentation requirements to create focused solutions.

RN, Emergency Department

SSM DePaul Hospital
02.2000 - 05.2006
    • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
    • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
    • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
    • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
    • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
    • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
    • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions including-but not limited to-serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
    • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
    • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

RN, Emergency Department

Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital
02.1997 - 05.2004
    • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
    • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
    • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
    • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
    • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
    • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
    • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions including-but not limited to-serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
    • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
    • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

RN, Emergency Department

DePaul Hospital
02.1990 - 02.1997
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions including-but not limited to-serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Cared for as many as 6 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care

RN, Medical-Surgical

DePaul Hospital
02.1981 - 02.1990
    • Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
    • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
    • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
    • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
    • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
    • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
    • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
    • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
    • Assisted multiple physicians with procedures such as-but not limited to- thoracentesis, intubation and spinal taps
    • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Education

DePaul Hospital School of Nursing

Registered Nurse - Nursing Practice

DePaul Hospital School of Nursing
St. Louis, MO
06.1973

Skills

    • Clinical Judgment
    • Customer Support
    • Documentation Accuracy
    • De-Escalation Techniques
    • Advanced Life Support
    • Emergency Care
      • Airway Management
      • Privacy and Confidentiality
      • Patient Assessments
      • Information Security
      • Performance Optimization

Timeline

IT RN Analyst

SSM Information Health Technologies
05.2006 - 08.2020

IT Analyst

Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital
05.2004 - 05.2006

RN, Emergency Department

SSM DePaul Hospital
02.2000 - 05.2006

RN, Emergency Department

Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital
02.1997 - 05.2004

RN, Emergency Department

DePaul Hospital
02.1990 - 02.1997

RN, Medical-Surgical

DePaul Hospital
02.1981 - 02.1990

DePaul Hospital School of Nursing

Registered Nurse - Nursing Practice

DePaul Hospital School of Nursing
Janet Taylor