Jill Taylor MSN RN

• As a nurse supervisor I am responsible for management of the RMYA Nurse’s office on our Boerne campus. I am accountable for the direct health and medical care coordination for at-risk children assigned by the State of Texas Health and Human Service Agency to the 50-bed residential treatment facility.
• I deliver direct care utilizing the nursing process, assessment skills, individualized healthcare plans, and established facility protocols.
• Responsible for upgrading the original health education program and for structuring it to provide staff with resources to support positive results in health-related behaviors and practices. Educate staff through monthly courses on topics of First Aid/CPR certification, medication administration, psychotropic medication, physical distress. I am a preceptor for students in the Health Science pathway in high school.
• Lead administrator for the RMYA facility’s Psychiatric Clinic located at the Boerne campus. Coordination includes scheduling with parents and/or guardians, case workers, state program direct care staff, administrators, behavioral support specialists and the medical team.
• Establish procedures and perform medical screening, review of vaccine records and assessments to identify potential health issues. Collect and maintain reports, records, including clinic records and student health records such as immunization, medication administration, and individual student treatment records.
• Audits of records under my supervision have resulted in positive results for the RMYA internal controls with respect to medication management involving prescriptions for all youth in our residential treatment center.
• Responsible for supervision of the medical coordinator and medical transport specialist team on the Boerne campus.

As a member of the New Parent Support Program, I was responsible for conducting home and in-office visits for 50+ new parents on methods and techniques of positive parenting.

• Able to tailor to the individual parent needs and child’s developmental stage.
• Provided the military community with class instruction for expectant parents, childbirth education, and newborn care.
• Provided workshops on prenatal preparation, newborn care and breastfeeding.
• Ensured consistent follow up for families identified as 'at risk' for child abuse and neglect and prearranged coordination of community resources.
• Facilitated weekly support groups for new parents to encourage networking and positive parenting.
• My support for these services in the Wiesbaden community formed part of the overarching mission of the Family Advocacy Program.

• Owner, Educator of 101 Mobility a provider of durable medical equipment.
• Conducted home visits with children and families to assess and educate on the appropriate adaptive aids available for their family members.
• Developed and delivered continuing education courses to medical professionals.
• Community liaison and provider of educational support for clients of Veteran Services, Medically Dependent Children, San Antonio Independent Living and Senior Service programs.
• Single point of contact for the business-to-business sales relationships, sponsorship meetings and promotional activity.
• Organized support for community health services by engaging local business organizations and providers.
• Responsible for the company’s social media including internet SEO optimization, Facebook and Instagram accounts.
• Developed and participated in vendor fairs as community outreach to disabled children and senior citizens.

Staff Nurse responsible for providing home care education and medical treatment to multiple children in their home.

• Coordinated care with community services for children with chronic medical conditions.
• Ongoing assessment of child maltreatment or abuse.
• Provided family education, medication, supply management, and maintained clinical notes on client’s conditions.

• Home visits were made for the Wiesbaden and Dexheim community to over 100 new parents.
• Coordinated community services with the Wiesbaden Health Clinic for over 100 new and expecting parents.
• Screening tools for family/child maltreatment were initiated at the clinic as well as unit meeting for expectant parents.
• Known child abuse cases were referred to the New Parent Program by the medical clinic for ongoing home visits.
• Class instructor in the military community for parent education, childbirth education, infant care, child abuse prevention and Dad 101 course.
• Conducted health assessments and screenings for diverse populations in community settings.
• Liaised with external agencies to coordinate support services for patients and families.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provided comprehensive patient care and education within community health programs.
• Administered patient care in compliance with military health standards and protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored healthcare plans for diverse populations.
• Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing overall efficiency of service delivery.

• Oversaw health services for school of 800 students and faculty at Hainerberg Elementary school.
• Responsible for overseeing the function of the Health Office by providing school health screenings and prescribed medical intervention. Supported the school nurse by providng a continuity of care during their absence.
• Responsible for facilitating health education resources to school staff, students, and families.
• Administered first aid and emergency care to students in compliance with health regulations.
• Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify student health needs and interventions.
• Maintained accurate health records and documentation in accordance with federal guidelines and policies.
• Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
• Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
• Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.

• Private Duty Staff Nurse responsible for providing direct care to patients in home settings.
• Educated families and children on disease process, appropriate treatment, and support.
• Initiated health care plans, maintained medical equipment and ordered supplies.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner providing parent education, health maintenance and disease prevention to over 100 medically fragile children.

• Physical examinations included screening for family/child maltreatment.
• Referral to state agencies for those suspected victims of child abuse/neglect.
• Responsible for case management, parent education.
• Coordination of care with sub-specialists, social workers, physical therapists, speech and occupational therapists, home health nurses, medical supply companies, foster parents, and schools.

As Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provided primary care to over 300 children and their families.

• Provided comprehensive assessments and diagnoses for pediatric patients, ensuring accurate treatment planning. Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
• Oversaw patient follow-up care, monitoring progress, and adjusting treatment protocols as necessary for effectiveness.
• Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
• Established and implemented developmental screening initiatives to detect delays in young children.
• Administered immunizations according to recommended schedules while educating parents about vaccine benefits and potential side effects.

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Same day Surgery Unit.
• Responsible for health education of 20 children and their families per day.
• Provided surgical teaching and medical clearance for over 100 pediatric patients before and after surgery.
• Coordinated administrative processing, post-operative instruction, medical discharge and follow up instructions.

• Registered staff nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit providing direct care to hospitalized children.
• Provided direct care to cases of child abuse and coordinated discharge with the social services team.
• Duties included delegation of authority over staff operations.

• Pediatric visiting nurse responsible for complete health care management of patients with chronic and acute disease states.
• Numerous children were referred after they had been abused or neglected.
• In home nursing visits were performed to monitor the family and child.
• Directly responsible for ongoing assessment for child abuse and neglect.
• Some children were referred for nursing supervision because of born drug addiction.
• Closely monitored the high-risk children in their home with parent education on infant care.
• Had working relationship with case managers from the Division of Youth and Family Services for those children abused or at risk for neglect.
• Provided verbal and written reports and ongoing evaluations to state social service organizations for those children who had been abused or neglected.

• Cardiac Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse.
• Provide direct patient care including patient education and discharge instructions.