Melissa Taylor
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong skills in medication administration, patient monitoring, and crisis intervention. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective care plan development and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital
Orlando, Florida
03.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to prescriptions.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Osceola Regional Medical Center, HCA
Kissimmee, Florida
02.2018 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in psychiatric settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Documented patient progress and changes in behavior accurately and promptly.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during acute psychiatric episodes.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Zucker Hillside Hospital
Queens, New York
04.2011 - 10.2017
- Implement CBT and DBT in individual and group sessions; assess and manage patient risk.
- Administer and monitor psychiatric medications; adjust care plans collaboratively.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups on stress, anger, and interpersonal skills.
- Document patient progress and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
Medical/Surgical Unit Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Queens, New York
10.2006 - 04.2011
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge planning.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physician orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College
Oakland Gardens, NY06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY06-1994
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Care plan development
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
Certification
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification
- CPI-Crisis Prevention Institute
- BLS/CPR
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Osceola Regional Medical Center, HCA
02.2018 - 02.2026
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Zucker Hillside Hospital
04.2011 - 10.2017
Medical/Surgical Unit Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
10.2006 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
St. John's University