Rachel Taylor
Center for Change
Orem,UT
2027
years of professional experience
Healthcare professional ready to bring comprehensive training and hands-on experience to role. Proven ability to support medical teams in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining clinical standards. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability in dynamic environments, leveraging strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Work History
Psych Technician
5 Years 8 Months- Provided direct patient care and supervision for adolescents and adults receiving treatment for eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Monitored patient safety through regular rounds, observation, and documentation during overnight hours.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence, and therapeutic treatment goals.
- Documented patient behaviors, observations, and incidents accurately in electronic medical records.
- Facilitated a structured, supportive, and safe therapeutic environment during overnight shifts.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Provided direct patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, intake and output measurements, and changes in patient condition.
- Responded to call lights and patient requests in a timely and compassionate manner.
- Repositioned patients and assisted with transfers using proper body mechanics and safety equipment.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients during overnight hours.
- Promoted patient comfort, dignity, and safety while providing individualized care.
- Maintained accurate documentation and followed HIPAA, infection control, and facility policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- 3.73 GPA
- Completed comprehensive nursing education focused on medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, pediatric, mental health, and community health nursing.
- Gained hands-on clinical experience in acute care, long-term care, mental health, and community healthcare settings.
- Developed skills in patient assessment, medication administration, care planning, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles to promote safe, quality patient care.
- Maintained academic and clinical performance while balancing employment in healthcare settings.
- Completed senior capstone practicum on the Women and Newborn Unit at Intermountain Spanish Fork Hospital.
- Provided nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Assisted with newborn assessments, postpartum care, patient education, breastfeeding support, and discharge teaching.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe, family-centered care and positive maternal-newborn outcomes.
Skills
Medical documentation and attention to detail
Compassionate and caring
Professional boundaries while fostering respectful connections
Substance abuse and mental health awareness
Task organization and prioritization
Patient assessments and monitoring
Medication administration
Direct patient care
IV setup and removal
Vitals monitoring and ADL assistance
Timeline
Psych Technician
Center for Change
10.2020 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stonehenge
2013 - 2017Read More
Provo College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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