Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor

Summary

I am a compassionate, hardworking, and patient focused registered nurse with over three years of clinical experience including acute care and psychiatric nursing. I am passionate about using my nursing skills and knowledge to provide all patients with outstanding care and support to improve quality of life

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Ascend Hospice
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
  • Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
  • Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.

Registered Nurse

Liberty Hospital
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assessed, monitored, and managed treatment and care interventions for surgical, cardiac, respiratory, renal, and GI patients.
  • Update physicians on patient test results and assist in developing care plans
  • Maintained and monitored patient lines, tubes, and drains
  • Administered medications per provider's orders
  • Delivered optimal post-operative care through effective pain management techniques and informative patient education.

Registered Nurse

Advanced Recovery Systems
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assess medical and psychiatric needs and complete appropriate documentation
  • Administer medications as indicated and monitor detoxification process
  • Educate patients about medications, health issues, and medical conditions.

Registered Nurse

Signature Psychiatric Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Complete and document daily nursing assessment to develop treatment plans for patients referred for various mental health disorders including addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major depressive disorders
  • Collaborative role working with psychiatrist, social workers, therapist, and nursing aides
  • Administer patient's medications per providers orders
  • Worked closely with military and first responders' population on the Valor recovery residential treatment program.

Registered Nurse

Kindred Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Monitor and record patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress
  • Administer medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
  • Assess, monitor, and manage various treatment and care interventions
  • Prioritize nursing task and assignments and accurately report patient status
  • Counsel patients and caregivers, provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support
  • Deliver compassionate care to comfort and enhance psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.

Patient Service Coordinator

Radnet DBA Temecula Valley Imaging, Breast Care Center of Temecula Valley Imaging
04.2007 - 12.2012

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree, Nursing -

William Jewell College
08.2020

Bachelor of Science Degree, Nursing -

National American University
01.2017

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Clinical assessment
  • Detail and Action-oriented
  • Ability to Multi-task
  • Patient redirection & de-escalation
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Proficient in typing and computer skills
  • Compassionate Care
  • Emotional Support
  • Effective Communication
  • Case Management
  • Patient and family advocacy

Certification

  • Registered Nurse- MO license, 2020
  • BLS- American Heart Association, 2024
  • ACLS-2024
  • CPI Verbal Intervention Training, 2023
  • Handle with Care, 2023
  • CNA- Kansas, 2018
  • Employee of the Month Award, October 2021
  • Daisy Award Nominee, August 2023

References

  • Amber McKenzie, RN, 816-786-7000
  • Tabatha Barber, RN, 228-224-4669
  • Nicole Green, Behavioral Therapist, 913-347-2565

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Ascend Hospice
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Liberty Hospital
03.2023 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse

Advanced Recovery Systems
03.2023 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse

Signature Psychiatric Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

Kindred Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2022

Patient Service Coordinator

Radnet DBA Temecula Valley Imaging, Breast Care Center of Temecula Valley Imaging
04.2007 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science Degree, Nursing -

William Jewell College

Bachelor of Science Degree, Nursing -

National American University

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