Meredith Taylor
Middlesboro
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Nurse with proven experience delivering safe, high-quality care to infants, children, and adolescents. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, emergency response, family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a strong track record of improving patient comfort, safety, and overall health outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Kentucky's Children's Hospital
Lexington
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care to infants, children, and adolescents in acute and inpatient settings
- Educated families on treatment plans and medications to ensure understanding and compliance
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and monitored vital signs.
- Assisted with pediatric procedures and emergency interventions to support timely and effective patient care
- Implemented infection control and patient safety protocols
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve pediatric safety and care outcomes
- Reduced medication errors by strictly following safety verification protocols
- Kentucky Children's Hospital (part of the UK HealthCare system) is a leading pediatric medical center in Lexington, Kentucky that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for infants, children, and adolescents. It serves as the regional pediatric referral center for Central and Eastern Kentucky with more than 70 pediatric specialists and over 300 pediatric nurses working across a variety of specialty areas. The hospital includes advanced units such as the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), cardiac care, and specialty clinics, and is dedicated to family-centered, cutting-edge care and education.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kentucky Children's Hospital
Lexington
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and promptly reported significant changes to medical staff to inform care decisions.
- Assisted in administering prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated families on care procedures and health management strategies, enhancing their understanding and involvement in patient recovery.
Education
RN - Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Skills Lab, Pharmacology for Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing I & II, Maternal-Newborn Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Microbiology, Human Growth & Development, Pathophysiology, Nutrition, CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Clinical Practicum (Hospital & Community Settings)
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
Middlesboro, KY05.2023
Skills
- Pediatric assessment
- Developmental monitoring
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency care
- IV maintenance
- Wound care
- Quality improvement
- Collaboration skills
Certification
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), American Heart Association, 04/25, Present
- CPR/AED Certification, 10/23, Present
- BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association, 07/23, Present
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteering with Children's programming
- Child health advocacy
- Community outreaches
- Patient safety initiatives
- Volunteering with special needs kids with the organization Give Kids the World
Projects
- Little Hearts Health Education Initiative, Developed simple, illustrated educational handouts to teach parents about fever management, hydration, and medication safety for children under 10.
- Comfort First: Pediatric Anxiety Reduction Project, Implemented distraction techniques (storytelling, breathing exercises, toy-based engagement) to reduce anxiety in children during vaccinations and blood draws.
Languages
Language, 80/100
Organizations
- Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Kentucky's Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kentucky Children's Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
RN - Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Skills Lab, Pharmacology for Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing I & II, Maternal-Newborn Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Microbiology, Human Growth & Development, Pathophysiology, Nutrition, CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Clinical Practicum (Hospital & Community Settings)
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College