Lauren Taylor
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with four years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of a multitude of treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
Registered Nurse
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
Louisville, KY
06.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Trained as an LVAD certified RN, relief charge nurse, and certified preceptor.
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05.2020
Skills
- Supervising students
- Student evaluations
- Patient Safety
- Small Group Instruction
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical Care
Certification
TORBSST
LVAD
Relief Charge Nurse
Preceptor
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Bellarmine University
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Louisville
05.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University