KARI TAYLOR
Summary
Motivated nurse offering several years of clinical management experience in emergency care, outpatient procedures, and inpatient care. A detail-oriented and dedicated professional remains composed in tense environments. Recognized for providing high-quality, individualized patient care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and critical thinking in high-pressure environments. Eager to transition into a remote {} role to improve {}
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Circulator
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Ensured a safe environment for both patients and staff by following hospital policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient condition pre-operatively and post-operatively to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Maintained sterility within the OR environment by adhering to strict aseptic technique guidelines throughout each procedure.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings discussing plans of care tailored to individual needs.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions, and support patient rights.
Operating Room Circulator
USPI, Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgical Center
Winter Haven
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Enforced adherence to right patient, right procedure, and right site protocols throughout surgical process.
- Administered medications and prepared surgical sites while documenting actions in patient medical records.
- Facilitated care for patients of all ages during ocular, orthopedic, ENT spine, gynecology, and endoscopic surgeries.
Emergency Department
Health First, Viera Hospital
Viera
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Deliver acute setting nursing care including focused health assessments and life saving measures to patients of all ages in a 19-bed emergency facility.
- Communicate with health care team members while being professionally accountable to meet patient needs and provide quality care.
- Function as a role model to new and transitioning nurses.
- Effective time management skills to assist and prioritize the needs of patients, family, and other health care team members.
Emergency Department
Baycare, Winter Haven Hospital
Winter Haven
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Provide recognition, evaluation, treatment, and disposition for patients of all ages within a 50-bed emergency facility.
- Educate patients and family members regarding health care treatment plans and critical decision making in a difficult setting.
- Demonstrate skills and judgment necessary to implement nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
Education
B.S NURSING -
State College of Florida
01.2019
A.S NURSING -
Polk State College
01.2015
Skills
- ACLS, PALS, and BLS
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Use of Epic, Sunrise, and Cerner EMRs
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficiency
- Adapting to change
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nominee 2018
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Operating Room Circulator
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - 06.2025
Operating Room Circulator
USPI, Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgical Center
03.2023 - 03.2025
Emergency Department
Health First, Viera Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2021
Emergency Department
Baycare, Winter Haven Hospital
02.2016 - 10.2019
B.S NURSING -
State College of Florida
A.S NURSING -
Polk State College
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