LAURA TAYLOR
Warwick,RI
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Genesis Healthcare System
Coventry, RI
05.2022 - Current
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
Registered Nurse
Kent Hospital
Warwick, RI
05.2021 - Current
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Collected lab specimens, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Registered Nurse
Overlook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Pascoag, RI
02.2018 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Roger William Medical Center
Providence, RI
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
09.2020
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Creative Problem Solving
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Isolation Precautions
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Genesis Healthcare System
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kent Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Roger William Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Overlook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salve Regina University
Associate of Science - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
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