Mackenzie Taylor
4806 NE Sherman Ln, Ankeny,Iowa
Summary
Organized and dependable Registered Nurse successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Multiple years of experience in related field. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled at recognizing and prioritizing patient needs and daily tasks. Offering expertise with cardiac-telemetry specialty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
12.2022 - Current
- Performed direct patient care for up to 6 patients.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely intervention for urgent issues.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through ongoing participation in continuing education courses, seminars, and conferences related to telemetry nursing best practices.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
Patient Care Technician
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported needs of 23+ patients in an acute care setting.
- Check and appropriately record vital signs.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and ambulation.
- Send samples to lab for testing purposes.
- Assist in cardiac monitoring.
- Prepare patients for cardiac procedures and surgeries.
- Promote interpersonal communication within nursing staff.
Patient Care Technician
Broadlawns Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Supported needs of 25+ patients in an acute care setting.
- Check and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Send samples to lab for testing purposes.
- Check food trays as well as monitor food intake.
- Help patients with personal hygiene and bathing.
- Calm down distressed patients following established protocols.
- Record patient's information in manual and computerized logs.
- Support doctors and nurses in examining patients.
Education
Nurse Residency Program
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines
Des Moines, IA02.2024
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, Iowa08.2022
Associates of General Studies -
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa12.2019
High School Diploma -
Ankeny High School
Ankeny, Iowa05.2018
Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Care Assessment
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Safety and Patient Care
- Acute Care Expertise
- Documentation
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified (American Heart Association)
- Cardiac Rhythms Trained
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
12.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
09.2021 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician
Broadlawns Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2021
Nurse Residency Program
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associates of General Studies -
Des Moines Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Ankeny High School
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