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Lois Taylor

Delphi,IN

Summary

Highly qualified and board certified Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Practitioner who is compassionate, ambitious, and over twenty years of experience. Holistic approach which includes mental and physical well being of all patients. Proven record of reliability and responsibility. Ability to remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents. Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing solutions to complex problems. Relate well to people from a variety cultures.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Care ATC
11.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Perform various types of physical exams (wellness, sports, school)
  • Performed minor surgical procedures, CryoFreeze, punch biopsy, suturing, and wound care.

Nurse Practitioner

Logansport Memorial Express Med
04.2013 - Current
  • Work autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat wide range of illness, accidents, and injuries
  • Perform various types of physical exams (wellness, sports, school)
  • Various occupational health services including workers compensation
  • Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
  • Care for 20-35 patients in 12 hour day

Nurse Practitioner

Unity Healthcare
11.2012 - 11.2023
  • Appropriately diagnose and treat variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures, CryoFreeze ,punch biopsy, suturing and wound care.
  • Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
  • Schedule and follow up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
  • Care for an average of 15-20 patient's a day.

Nurse Practitioner

WeCare TLC
07.2011 - 01.2014
  • Subaru Wellness Center, family health and acute care for families
  • Assessed and treated approximate 30 patients daily
  • Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in timely manner.
  • Perform various types of physical exams (wellness, sports, school)
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.

Nurse Practitioner

EmCare
08.2010 - 12.2011
  • ER at Logansport Memorial Hospital providing emergency, acute and non-acute care to patients
  • Order and assessed tests, medications, and treatments
  • Diagnosed patient after assessing all tests
  • Collaborate with Physician and staff
  • Completed paper work for patient to be discharged, admitted or transferred

Nurse Practitioner

Logansport Memorial Hospital
04.2007 - 07.2011
  • Rural clinic assessing and treating patients
  • Performed wellness, sports, and CDL physicals
  • Administered joint injections, read EKG's, suture, and splints
  • Worked independently with CMA and secretary, Collaborating with Dr. Steve Sauer MD

Nurse Practitioner

Carroll County Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2007

Diagnose and treat patients for acute and chronic illness as well as annual physicals

  • Collaborating with Dr. Mark Meyer, MD
  • Performed onsite company physicals, pulmonary function testing and injury care
  • Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
  • Made rounds at 2 different Nursing Homes, making assessments and providing all aspects of the patients physical and mental health.

RN Floor Nurse

St. Elizabeth Healthcare
09.2000 - 01.2003
    • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
    • Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services
    • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
    • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
    • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.

Occupational health nurse manager

Indiana Packers Corporation, RN
03.1992 - 03.2000
  • Managed department and staff
  • Oversaw OSHA logs
  • Administered hearing, pulmonary function , drug and alcohol testing
  • Injury care
  • Licenses
  • Registered Nurse
  • BLS

Education

Master of Science - Nursing/ Nurse Practitioner

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
08.2002

Bachelor of Science - RNBSN Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
05.1999

Associate of Science - RN Nursing

Indiana Vocational Technical College
Lafayette, IN
12.1988

LPN

Indiana Vocational Technical College
Lafayette, IN
05.1983

Skills

  • Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
  • Women's Health Exams
  • Preventive Care
  • Foreign Body Removal, CryoTherapy
  • Laceration Repair, punch biopsy, joint injections
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Patient Examination

Certification

Certification AANP

BLS

Certified suturing Joint injections Skin biopsy I&D Interpretation of EKG results Expertise EMR: Epic, Cerner, E-Clinical

Affiliations

  • Member of the AANP
  • Member of the CAPNI

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Care ATC
11.2023 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Logansport Memorial Express Med
04.2013 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Unity Healthcare
11.2012 - 11.2023

Nurse Practitioner

WeCare TLC
07.2011 - 01.2014

Nurse Practitioner

EmCare
08.2010 - 12.2011

Nurse Practitioner

Logansport Memorial Hospital
04.2007 - 07.2011

Nurse Practitioner

Carroll County Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2007

RN Floor Nurse

St. Elizabeth Healthcare
09.2000 - 01.2003

Occupational health nurse manager

Indiana Packers Corporation, RN
03.1992 - 03.2000

Master of Science - Nursing/ Nurse Practitioner

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science - RNBSN Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University

Associate of Science - RN Nursing

Indiana Vocational Technical College

LPN

Indiana Vocational Technical College
Lois Taylor