Nancy Taylor
Ft. Wayne,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Patient-oriented Nurse with 22 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Tele/Med/Surg,ICU,ER,Progressive,Recovery,Post Partum,Peds specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Heritage Pointe Of Ft. Wayne
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Castle Corporation
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
DuPont Hospital
06.2000 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital
09.1995 - 10.2016
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
CNA
Townhouse Therapy
06.1993 - 05.1995
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University St. Francis
Ft.Wayne, IN05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN06.1993
Skills
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Patient Care Planning
- Managing Deadlines
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication Distribution
- HIPAA Education
- Urology
- Trauma Recovery
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Monitoring
- Chest Pain Management
- Medical Screening
- Mental Health Care
- Disease Management Programs
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Postpartum Care
- Emergency Procedures
- OR and ER Experience
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Direct Patient Care
- Long-Term Care
Certification
NIMS, TB, BLS/ACLS, NIH, IV/Picc/Port Access, previous PALs, Niche
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Heritage Pointe Of Ft. Wayne
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Castle Corporation
03.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
DuPont Hospital
06.2000 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital
09.1995 - 10.2016
CNA
Townhouse Therapy
06.1993 - 05.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
University St. Francis
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Indiana University Bloomington
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