Nicole Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, excelling in patient care and staff leadership. Proven ability in discharge planning and quality improvement, fostering team performance through mentorship. Skilled in EMR systems and compassionate patient education, ensuring optimal health outcomes and adherence to protocols.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Medical Surgical Charge Nurse/ Shift Supervisor
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
03.2008 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes requiring intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management, resulting in improved understanding of treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Conducted staff training sessions on new technologies and evidence-based practices.
Education
Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA12-2007
Skills
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Staff supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR / EHR/ EPIC
- Precepting
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
Accomplishments
Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification
Clinical ladder recipient
Daisy award nominee
Hospital wide committee member
Certification
Medical-Sugical
Timeline
RN Medical Surgical Charge Nurse/ Shift Supervisor
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
03.2008 - Current
Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
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