Sara Taylor
Lithonia,GA
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Patient Care Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2016 - 04.2020
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Nursing
University of The West Indies
Mona, Jamaica 10.2007
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
- Co- Chair CAUTI
- Team Member of Shared Governance
- Promoted and assisted with fund raising and garnering food and clothing donations
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Licensed member of the Nursing Council of Jamaica
- BLS (adults & infants )
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grady Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2022
Patient Care Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2020
Bachelors Of Science - Nursing
University of The West Indies