Malinda Taylor
Birmingham,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a career history mainly in Intensive care but more recently in hospice. Where I learned direct care outside of the hospital setting. I still maintained by ability to triage care between patients. I still kept my ability to handle high stress situations and remain calm under pressure.I have been able to consistently develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southern Care New Beacon Hospice
Birmingham, AL
05.2025 - Current
- Educated Patients and caregivers on administering medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication usage, and health maintenance strategies.
- Documented all information to be followed by Medicare to see the health of the client from the beginning to each assessment period.
- Admitted patients to hospice under the direction of the physician once all information is obtained organized. Then once the patient is deemed able or unable to cognitively or physically sign the paperwork go over all the philosophies, policies, and procedures. If the patient is deemed unable to sign a blood relative must sign with 2 witnesses.
- Advocated for patient needs during multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring a holistic approach to care management.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health
Birmingham, AL
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized patient plans of care; communicated effectively with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient status.
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced, high acuity Intensive Care Unit; monitored vital signs, administered medications and treatments, and performed diagnostic tests.
- Managed multiple complex cases while prioritizing individual patient needs, ensuring tailored and effective interventions.
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological conditions by obtaining health histories; conducted initial physical assessments on admission; monitored changes in condition. which was important especially because we primarily had Neuro patients. With stroke patients they can go from ischemic strokes to hemolytic fast due to the treatment. We have to assess them often and react fast.
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, intravenous pumps, and infusion devices.
- Facilitated communication among interdisciplinary teams using electronic health records, streamlining information sharing and patient care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Participated in code blue and rapid response teams, providing timely and effective emergency care in critical situations.
- Provided education to patients regarding treatment options and care. and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and post-discharge care plans.
NICU Staff Registered Nurse
Children's of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2007 - 05.2024
- Mentored new graduates through preceptorship programs teaching them how to provide quality nursing care within the NICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning activities ensuring smooth transitions from hospital setting into home environment.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently while managing multiple high acuity patients simultaneously.
- Attended continuing education classes regularly to stay up-to-date with current trends in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess responses to treatments or procedures and make appropriate decisions regarding changes in plan of care.
- Educated parents on their newborn's medical condition, treatment plan and medications while providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds ensuring that all team members were kept informed of the status of each patient.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient plans of care based on assessment data, including vital signs, lab values, growth parameters, nutrition status, pain levels and family dynamics.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for neonatal patients in a Level IV NICU setting, utilizing evidence-based practice and clinical judgment.
- Performed skillful clinical interventions such as IV starts, blood draws and NG tube placements.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills to collaborate with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex procedures such as laser phototherapy for ROP and BPD management and bedside ultrasound evaluations.
- Maintained accurate documentation according to unit policies and standards of professional practice.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions and made necessary modifications to optimize care delivery.
- Administered blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis and shock and institute appropriate interventions.
Staff Nurse Pulmonary Care Unit
Children's of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs, evaluated effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered.
- Displayed strong critical thinking skills to assess changes in condition or response to treatment quickly.
- Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records.
- Performed resuscitative and CPR techniques during emergency situations.
- Performed treatments and administered injections according to physician instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments and interventions.
- Adhered to hospital and departmental policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining safe work environment.
- Examined patient vital signs and reported patient condition changes and responses.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Performed emergency nursing procedures such as airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and advanced cardiac life support.
- Also, The home ventilator program was on this unit. Continued to supervise and allowed parents to provide care for their children as they learned.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham12-2004
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Critical care
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Intravenous therapy
- IV medication administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient evaluation
- Patient monitoring
- Documentation and chartingmanagement
- Teamwork
- Care planning
- Quality improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical decision-making
- Patient confidentiality
- End-of-life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Family advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Professional bedside manner
- Care planning
- Critical care
Certification
- Alabama Board of Nursing 1-104488
- BLS (Basic life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southern Care New Beacon Hospice
05.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health
07.2024 - Current
NICU Staff Registered Nurse
Children's of Alabama
01.2007 - 05.2024
Staff Nurse Pulmonary Care Unit
Children's of Alabama
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham