Miesha Taylor
Summary
Dedicated, professional Registered Nurse with a steadfast commitment to quality care without compromise, and preventative care. Current experience as a telemetry med-surg nurse. Complemented by an extensive background in OB/GYN, pediatric, urology specialty procedures, long-term and subacute rehab as an Licensed Practical Nurse. Skilled in assessment, treatment, evaluation, and implementation. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced high-volume setting, ensuring optimal patient care with the interdisciplinary team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Med Surgical Telemetry Full Time
Catholic Health Mercy Hospital
565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220 716-826-7000
06.2023 - Current
- Perform medication, treatment, and IV therapy.
- Monitor vitals and telemetry.
- Assess changes in patient status, behaviors, and report concerns accordingly to the physician.
- Document flowsheet in EMR
- Initiate appropriate action during code blue situations.
- Follow JCAHO, OSHA and hospital guidelines
- Complete admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Provide patient education from the beginning to the transition of the patient, returning back into the community or rehab.
- Participate in quality improvement staff meetings.
- Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging, stressful situations.
- Care for palliative and comfort care transition, providing emotional support.
- Advocate for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team.
Licensed Practical Nurse-40hr/week
Audubon Women's Medical
2240 N Forest Road, Williamsville, NY 716-639-4034
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Triage answered phones. Determined office visit vs. hospital visit. Routed messages via EMR. Documentation.
- Roomed patients. Updated history and med list
- Administered vaccinations/injections
- Provided patient teaching for injections and pregnancy care at home
- Collected lab specimens. Scheduled lab pickup.
- Called patients with lab and imaging results
- Faxed documents and mailed overdue results
- Scheduled lab pickup, appointments, imaging and referrals to Materal Fetal Medicine/Endocrinologist
- Checked expiration dates of supplies, prepared list of needed items, entered immunization log when received in computer log
- Prepared patient for fetal monitoring
- Submitted Prior Authorizations
Pediatric Nurse- 30hr/week
Catholic Health System- Kenton Family Care
300 Two Mile Creek Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150 716-447-6450
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Screened and roomed newborn to adolescence
- EMR documentation E Clinical Works
- Administered nebulizers
- Immunizations and anticipated next visits
- Retrieved records from NYSIIS and Sorian Clinicals
- Faxed completed school forms and scanned
- Logged and refrigerated vaccines
- Provided referrals and counseling information
- Specially trained, and actively participating in the New York State Chlamydia Project for Adolescence.
- Followed Transitions of Care ER scheduling. Obtained imaging, lab specimens and imaging results.
Licensed Practical Nurse 30hr/week
Dr.Somayagi
549 4th Street #1 Niagara Falls, NY 14301 716-285-0853
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Roomed patients and prepped chart
- Assisted with Urological procedures and
testing - Sterilization of instruments
- Retrieved lab and imaging results via fax
- Documented and filed in paper charts
Licensed Practical Nurse- 40hr/week
Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Road
Williamsville, NY 716-630-1050
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Assisted providers with procedures
- Completed nurse visit only appointments
- Performed bladder scans
- Foley insertion and voiding trials. Urostomy and suprapubic catheter care with irrigation
- Performed intermittent catheterization teaching
- Documentation in Epic
- Scheduled MRI's, Renal US, Cystoscopies, Urodynamic testing
- Obtained urine cytology, urine C&S, bladder/TRUSP biopsies, and renal calculi specimens for collection
- Reviewed and sent overdue lab/imaging result letters to patients
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves
- Phone triage on non-surgical days
Licensed Practical Nurse- 40hr/week
WNY Urology (and Main Urology merge)
3085 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Assisted physician with vasectomy, trusp biopsy, cystoscopy, and stent/tumor removal procedures
- Triage nurse. Informed patient of antibiotic therapy for positive culture results
- Cleaned rooms and equipment
- Performed bladder scans and collecting urine/kidney stone specimens
- Assisted operation of C arm fluroscopy machine
Licensed Practical Nurse- 40/hr Week
Elderwood
2850 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY 716-773-5900
01.2004 - 01.2007
- CNA to LPN role in 83 bed facility
- Nurse team leader
- Effectively carried out MD orders. Signed residents up for monthly podiatry, hairdresser and dental appointments
- Mental health, general care, and progress reporting
- Feed residents meals, monitored food and fluid consumption
- Bowel regimen control and pain management
- Coordinated care with Physical therapy and activites
Licensed Practical Nurse- 40hr/week
Northgate Healthcare Facility
7264 Nash Rd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-694-7700
05.2004 - 08.2004
- Team Leader
- Medication and treatment administration
- Documentation in EMR
- Performed direct resident care and respite
- Encouraged increased mobility using assistive devices and hoyer lift
- Performing wound care, dressing changes, colostomy and catheter care
- Consulting with MD, CNA and RN supervisor for continuation of resident care
Home Health Aide
TLC Tender Loving Care (Staff Builders)
Tonawanda , NY
06.2003 - 12.2003
- Provided safe environment, free of clutter, well-lit areas, safe transfer techniques with proper body mechanics
- Assisted with Physical Therapy. Performed house keeping duties and laundry
- Completed skin assessments, and reported changes in health/behavioral status appropriately
- Carried out activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, oral care, incontinence care, meal preparation and feeding
- Documented care
Education
LPN Certification Program Practical Nursing License Granted 7/2007 -
Niagara Orleans BOCES
07.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing RN Program Graduation Date 5/16/23
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Quickly establishes rapport with patients and staff
- 9 years experience in EMR Medent, Epic and E-clinical works
- 50 wpm typing and Microsoft knowledge
- Medication and treatment administration expert
- Vital sign, and cardiac monitoring
- Blood draw and blood administration
- IV insertion, removal, and IV medication
- Midline and PICC usage
- Pain management
- Rx refills and prior authorizations
- Phone triage
- Urology surgery suite procedure expert
- NYS Chlamydia Project for Adolescence
- Sterilization technique mastery
- Diagnostic tool experience
- Range-of-motion and mobility assistance
- Wound care expertise
- Tracheotomy, Nasogastric, Colostomy, Gastrostomy, Chest tubes, Jackson Pratt drains and oxygen therapy
- Palliative and comfort care
- Therapeutic communication
Additional Information
- ACLS and BLS, CPR and AED certification through American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse license NYS, 906320-01 expiration date 08/31/2026
- Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York, License number 10-289396
- JCAHO Training 2012-13, including standards and clinical practice guidelines for Urology Surgical Center in 2015
Affiliations
- Awarded Presidential award Bill Clinton June 1992
- Awarded Regional #1 and #2 nursing skills award during LPN program
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Med Surgical Telemetry Full Time
Catholic Health Mercy Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse-40hr/week
Audubon Women's Medical
02.2017 - 10.2019
Pediatric Nurse- 30hr/week
Catholic Health System- Kenton Family Care
08.2016 - 02.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse 30hr/week
Dr.Somayagi
08.2011 - 01.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse- 40hr/week
Buffalo Medical Group 295 Essjay Road
09.2009 - 08.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse- 40hr/week
WNY Urology (and Main Urology merge)
09.2009 - 08.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse- 40hr/week
Northgate Healthcare Facility
05.2004 - 08.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse- 40/hr Week
Elderwood
01.2004 - 01.2007
Home Health Aide
TLC Tender Loving Care (Staff Builders)
06.2003 - 12.2003
LPN Certification Program Practical Nursing License Granted 7/2007 -
Niagara Orleans BOCES
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing RN Program Graduation Date 5/16/23
Trocaire College
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