Lesley Taylor
Harkers Island,NC
Summary
Outcomes-oriented Registered Nurse offering 18-year background to growing team. Adept in process improvement, clinical oversight and staff training. Proficient in conducting data analysis to close gaps and improve outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Specalist/Stroke Coordinator
Carteret Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Reduced door-to-needle times through efficient coordination of acute stroke response protocols.
- Developed comprehensive education programs for staff, ensuring up-to-date knowledge in stroke management techniques.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans, promoting optimal recovery and rehabilitation.
- Optimized stroke patient care by coordinating timely diagnostic tests and treatments.
- Conducted regular chart audits to ensure compliance with national stroke care standards and guidelines.
Paramedic
Harkers Island Fire & Rescue
11.2004 - Current
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Safeguarded ambulance equipment through regular inventory checks, cleaning routines, and reporting any damaged items for replacement or repair immediately.
Clinical Nurse
WakeMed, North Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, providing leadership during critical incidents and medical emergencies.
- Mentored new nurses in the emergency department, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge of hospital protocols.
Emergency Department RN
Carteret Healthcare
02.2005 - 08.2018
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Managed critical patient situations by utilizing advanced cardiac life support and trauma nursing skills.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC12.2005
High School Diploma -
East Carteret High School
Beaufort, NC05.2001
Skills
- Community-based Educational Programs
- Staff Development
- Stroke Program Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Clinical Quality Improvement
Certification
- Certified BLS Instructor
- Certified CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
- Certified PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse)
- Certified Paramedic
Timeline
Quality Specalist/Stroke Coordinator
Carteret Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse
WakeMed, North Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2021
Emergency Department RN
Carteret Healthcare
02.2005 - 08.2018
Paramedic
Harkers Island Fire & Rescue
11.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Craven Community College
High School Diploma -
East Carteret High School
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