Marquis Taylor
Danbury,CT
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse eager to integrate into a dynamic medical setting, leveraging clinical and administrative expertise to drive organizational efficiency and growth. Recognized for dependable healthcare contributions, sound judgment, and a smooth bedside manner, consistently tracking vitals and other markers to support team treatment goals and improve patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional patient support, adept in administering medications and monitoring vital signs, while utilizing strong communication skills to foster positive relationships and effective team collaboration. Committed to providing compassionate care with a focus on patient comfort and safety, prepared to enhance healthcare quality through problem-solving and adaptability in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare Center at Glen Hill
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies effectively.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing care delivery processes within the facility.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and workplace safety protocols efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Residential Specialist
The Arc of Putnam
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Support residents with intellectual disabilities
- Encourage and promote independence
- Assist with daily living activities
- Medication Certification through DDS – administer medications accordingly
Patient Observer
North Central Bronx Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Under the direction of the nursing staff provides assistance as needed to patients
- Assists as needed with transfers of patients safely and comfortably using correct body mechanics and equipment
- Insures patient safety at all times
Sales Associate
Old Navy
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Trained new staff member to follow company protocols
- Stock merchandise and update displays
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Porter and Chester Institute
Waterbury, CT04.2020
Associated Degree of Liberal Arts - Science and Math
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY01.2017
Skills
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Patient Evaluation
- Nasopharyngeal/Oral Suctioning
- Oxygen Therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care/dressings
- Urinary Catheter Insertion and Care
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Documenting intake
- Health education
- Emergency preparedness
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Point Click Care/ EMR
- Preventive care
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Patient management
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Maintaining nutrition
- Regulatory requirements
- Verbal and written communication
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Patient safety protocols
- Mentoring and Training
- Documenting incidents
Certification
- BLS/CPR
- Omnicare IV Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2021
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare Center at Glen Hill
02.2022 - Current
Residential Specialist
The Arc of Putnam
01.2018 - 01.2022
Patient Observer
North Central Bronx Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
Old Navy
01.2011 - 01.2018
Associated Degree of Liberal Arts - Science and Math
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Porter and Chester Institute