LaVaughn Taylor, RN BSN
Montgomery
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IMCU Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Infection Control Nurse
The Brightpointe
05.2017 - Current
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Cornerstone Hospital
06.2007 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Nexus Specialty Hospital
05.2004 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN01-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents College
Albany, NY02.2000
LVN - Nursing
Joe G. Davis School of Vocational Nursing
Huntsville, TX12.1995
Skills
- Employee Health
- Infection Risk Assessment
- Patient Education
- Sedation Management
- Staff Coordination
- Critical Care Assessments
- Administering Medicines
- Critical Care Nursing
- Mechanical Ventilation Equipment
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Infection Monitoring
- Infection Control
Certification
- ACLS and BLS Certified
- Certified BLS and ACLS Instructor
Timeline
IMCU Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Infection Control Nurse
The Brightpointe
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Cornerstone Hospital
06.2007 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Nexus Specialty Hospital
05.2004 - 05.2017
- ACLS and BLS Certified
- Certified BLS and ACLS Instructor
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents College
LVN - Nursing
Joe G. Davis School of Vocational Nursing
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