Michael Lyn Taylor
Port Huron,MI
Summary
Registered Nurse with a track record of patient-centered care in high-volume home care and inpatient environments. Experienced in Epic EHR charting, clinical workflows, medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care. Strengths include teamwork, clear communication, reliable documentation, and steady execution during difficult interactions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lake Huron Medical Center
Port Huron, Michigan
03.2025 - Current
- Provided strong clinical assessment and care for medical-surgical patients at a 1:6 ratio.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and support staff to deliver comprehensive care.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and patient responses accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families to support recovery, medication adherence, and discharge readiness.
- Provided wound care, IV therapy, and bedside nursing duties to maintain continuity of care and support patient stability.
- Coordinated discharge planning and follow-up to promote safe patient transitions.
- Manage workload by urgency to keep assignments moving forward on schedule.
- Prepared procedures and performed ongoing assessments to support timely clinical intervention.
- Apply evidence-based practice guidelines to inform patient-centered decision-making.
- Evaluate nursing interventions and revise the plan of care to align with patient needs.
- Monitor diet, activity, behaviors, and other factors to support condition review and treatment plan adjustments over time.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Residential Hospice
Lapeer, Michigan
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided admission, ongoing, and death visits throughout hospice care.
- Provided skilled nursing visits, including vital sign assessments, skin assessments, pain management, medication administration, wound care, and end-of-life education.
- Created individualized care plans for each hospice patient per physician orders.
- Collaborated with the medical director, nurse practitioners, and staff every two weeks to update care plans and meet patient needs, supporting consistent care.
- Applied end-of-life pain management approaches, including administering Macy catheters, to improve comfort.
- Built strong relationships with patients, families, and physicians through clear communication and active listening.
- Ordered initial and ongoing supplies and equipment, including end-of-life medication packs, to support patient and family needs and continue care in the home setting.
- Identified stages of the dying process and provided comfort-focused care during vulnerable periods.
- Provided compassionate post-mortem care and collaborated with family, staff, medical examiners, and funeral homes. This included picking up, removing, and disposing of medications and narcotics, as well as equipment no longer needed.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
McLaren Port Huron
Port Huron, Michigan
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided compassionate bedside care to support patient comfort and recovery in medical-surgical unit.
- Assessed patient needs and gave medications while maintaining safety and therapeutic effectiveness.
- Worked with multidisciplinary care teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Taught patients and families about treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes in condition.
- Delivered direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients, including assessments, treatments, medications, and documentation.
- Managed workload based on urgency to complete assignments on time.
- Followed hospital policies and procedures while delivering quality patient-centered care.
- Performed pre-, intra-, and post-care tasks while tracking responses to clinical interventions and discharge progress.
- Used computerized resource and patient management system (RPMS) and electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Supported discharge planning to promote continuity of care after hospitalization.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Rehabilitation
Marwood Nursing and Rehab
Port Huron, Michigan
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols.
- Administered medications and therapies per physician orders.
- Maintained IV and PICC lines, delivered wound care, supported wound vac management, and assisted with delegation.
- Monitored vital signs, blood glucose, PT/INR, and blood draws, and helped review laboratory results.
- Tracked respiratory activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose responses after medical administration.
- Observed changes in patient condition and reported significant updates to the RN or physician.
- Monitored resident symptoms for changes and quickly reported concerns to registered nurses.
- Completed routine rounds to check assigned patient status.
- Worked with healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and update care, and carry out interventions.
- Responded quickly to patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Supported medication administration, patient assessments, skilled-care charting, and communication with patients, family members, and primary care doctors.
- Improved communication with families about patient care and resident education.
- Shared status, care, and environment concerns with nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Collected biological specimens and prepared them for laboratory transport to support diagnostic testing.
- Assisted with patient admissions and discharges from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
McLaren Homecare
Port Huron, Michigan
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered skilled nursing services in McLaren Homecare patient homes.
- Provided home nursing care with wound care, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring.
- Completed wound care and changed wound vacs.
- Supported patient care by collecting blood and urine specimens for laboratory testing to inform treatment decisions.
- Assessed and recorded vital signs during patient visits., pain levels, and changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient changes and reported significant findings or concerns to physicians right away.
- Coordinated care with McLaren Homecare nurses, therapists, and physicians to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Taught patients and families about medications, wound care, and safety.
- Provided medication administration education.
- Established trusting client relationships through regular visits and personalized care.
- Provided education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Partnered with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support positive patient outcomes.
- Supported a collaborative team environment through teamwork.
- Scheduled and completed home assessments.
- Completed physical assessments in home settings.
- Maintained a safe patient environment by following infection control protocols and policies.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, and managed catheters.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Hospice
VNA/Blue Water Hospice
Marysville, Michigan
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Completed thorough patient assessments, recorded vital signs, skin status, medication responses, and individual care needs.
- Monitored pain relief and anxiety levels during end-of-life changes.
- Kept accurate shift records for administered medications and narcotic counts each shift.
- Accepted verbal orders from medical provider and completed medication updates.
- Provided dignified end-of-life care and post-mortem care.
- Educated patients and families on end-of-life stages, signs of change, and supportive care strategies.
- Delivered bedside hospice care for patients under VNA and Blue Water Hospice plans.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Registered Nurse
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI05-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI12-2016
Skills
- Detail-oriented, team player, and proficient in time management
- Admissions, discharges, and Care plans
- Patient assessment, including head-to-toe, skin, pain management, and medication
- Monitoring and managing Wound care and VAC therapy
- IV insertion, therapy and drug management
- Labs, NG, Foley, JP Drains, wound VAC
- Proficient in Epic EHR management
- Infection control
Certification
- Registered Nurse license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association, NIHSS Stroke Certification, ACLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lake Huron Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Residential Hospice
09.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
McLaren Port Huron
05.2024 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse, Rehabilitation
Marwood Nursing and Rehab
04.2023 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
McLaren Homecare
08.2022 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse, Hospice
VNA/Blue Water Hospice
04.2018 - 09.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Registered Nurse
St. Clair County Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
St. Clair County Community College