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Samantha Taylor

Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Professional Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency nursing care. Expert in managing critically ill patients and performing advanced procedures like ultrasound-guided IV placement. Recognized for swift decision-making and effective team collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure situations. Passionate about delivering exceptional care and mentoring new staff.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Trustaff Travel Nurses
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in trauma and critical care procedures as needed.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment findings, interventions, treatments, and responses.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care to ER patients.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by initiating appropriate resuscitative measures.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Health First Viera Hospital
Viera, FL
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Provided direct patient care in high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Responded swiftly to medical emergencies, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Bartow Regional Medical Center
Bartow, FL
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Management of critically ill/emergent patients including titratable drips, mechanical ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP, cardioversion and IV sedation.
  • Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient conditions and triaged cases in fast-paced emergency environment.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Palm Bay Hospital
Palm Bay, FL
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Health First Home Care
Melbourne, FL
05.2019 - 10.2021
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members as part of the wound care committee.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Solaris Healhcare
Merritt Island, FL
04.2014 - 05.2019
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Interim wound care nurse and weekend facility nursing supervisor.

Education

Cocoa, FL - Registered Nurse

Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL
12.2021

Sanford, FL - Practical Nursing

Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL
12.2013

Skills

  • Management of critically ill/emergent care and trauma, moderate sedation, titratable drips, CPAP/BiPAP, and mechanical ventilation
  • Wound vac, burn/wound assessment and care, orthopedic emergencies including OCL splints
  • Management of critically ill/emergent care and trauma, procedures, IV sedation, titratable drips, CPAP/BiPAP, and mechanical ventilation
  • Wound vac, burn/wound assessment and care, orthopedic emergencies including OCL splints

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2014-Present
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2022-Present
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2021-Present
  • Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course Certification (ENPC) 2022-Present
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) 2023-Present

Education and Training

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Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Trustaff Travel Nurses
05.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Health First Viera Hospital
11.2023 - 05.2025

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Bartow Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Palm Bay Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Health First Home Care
05.2019 - 10.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Solaris Healhcare
04.2014 - 05.2019

Cocoa, FL - Registered Nurse

Eastern Florida State College

Sanford, FL - Practical Nursing

Seminole State College of Florida

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