Lisa Taylor
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga Springs, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Promoting a culture of safety within the unit, adhering to strict infection control protocols, safety protocols and prompt reporting of potential risks.
- Skillfully performs various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Leads pre-shift meetings, effectively communicating critical information about patient's status and plan of care ensuring continuity of care.
- Quickly responds to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivers high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provides skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Assists physicians with procedures such as intubations, central line placements, or lumbar punctures as needed.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills in rapidly changing situations, making quick decisions that positively impacted patient outcomes.
- Manages complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Mary's Healtchare
Amsterdam, NY
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, and support staff.
- Provided comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs, informing personalized care plans.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Travel Registered Nurse
StatStaff Professional
Saratoga Springs, NY
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bassett Medical Center
Cooperstown, NY
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Western Govenors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociates Of Applied Science - Nursing
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY05.2017
Skills
- Airway Management
- Compassionate Care
- Critical Judgement
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV Insertion
- Patient Safety
- Rhythm Identification
- ESI Utilization
- Alaris, Braun, Baxter
- Epic, Meditech, Allscripts, Cerner
Certification
- BLS 10/2025
- ACLS 10/2025
- PALS 10/2025
Timeline
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Saratoga Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Mary's Healtchare
05.2021 - 11.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
StatStaff Professional
08.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bassett Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Western Govenors University
Associates Of Applied Science - Nursing
Mohawk Valley Community College