KIMBERLY TAYLOR, BSN, RN
Hyde Park,MA
Summary
Compassionate, reliable, and organized Registered Nurse with 9+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations in urgent and emergent situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Brigham & Women's Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Administered postnatal care and education to new mothers, ensuring comfort and support.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed recovery progress, identifying complications early.
- Educated families on infant care practices, promoting wellness and safety in home environments.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Brigham & Women's Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed and assisted with trauma chart auditing and incorporated use of redcap data entry for analysis.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Beth Israel Deaconess Milton Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flow, and provided patient education.
- Triaged patients on initial arrival to hospital. Performed intravenous line placement and lab draws.
- Assisted physicians in bedside procedures: intubation, central lines, wound closure.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, cardiac arrests, myocardial infarctions, burns, and intracranial hematomas.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories. Triaged patients and prioritized patient care. Administered medications and immunizations. Performed placement of intravenous lines and lab draws.
- Provided care to patients that were in sepsis, congested heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation, allergic reactions, and psychiatric crisis. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, cardiac arrests, myocardial infarctions, STEMI, burns, spontaneous abortions, and intracranial hematomas. Emergency care provided to trauma patients; gunshot wounds, stabbings, motor vehicle accidents, train vs. pedestrian.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures: sutures, intubation, central line placement, chest tube placement, open chest thoracotomy, external pacing wire placement.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flow, and patient teaching.
Registered Nurse, Medical Officer, Licensed Practical Nurse
Plymouth County Sheriff's Department
07.2010 - 08.2015
- Assessed and treated widely diverse patient population. Provided care to staff, visitors and inmates.
- Provided emergency, first responder care to inmates involved in altercations, ingestions, suicide attempts, cardiac arrests, stabbings, hangings, psychiatric crisis. Performed daily wound care, administration of medications, insulin, immunizations and Mantoux screening tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Assessed and treated patients with chronic medical conditions. Assisted with activities of daily living. Administered medications. Performed tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube care.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA5.2018
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA5.2015
Practical Nurse Program - undefined
Quincy College
Quincy, MA7.2010
Additional Information
Registered Nurse #RN2301739, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Exp 12/2024
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Brigham & Women's Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Brigham & Women's Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Beth Israel Deaconess Milton Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc
01.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical Officer, Licensed Practical Nurse
Plymouth County Sheriff's Department
07.2010 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Boston
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Massasoit Community College
Practical Nurse Program - undefined
Quincy College
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