Savannah Taylor
Orange City,FL
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in patient care and advocacy. Proven track record in implementing policies and protocols to meet core measures benchmarks. Expertise in patient management, staff supervision, and emergency response, ensuring optimal outcomes. Strong communication and leadership skills enhance team performance and collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St Louis, MO
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Coordinated daily patient assessments and developed comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored patient vitals, reporting significant changes to medical team members.
- Trained new nurses on hospital protocols and standard procedures.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient outcomes.
- Resolved patient inquiries and concerns with efficiency and compassion.
- Delegated tasks among staff based on qualifications and expertise.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Administered medications according to physician orders in fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes for post-operative patients.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and medication management.
- Provided emotional support during challenging health situations.
- Documented assessments and interventions accurately in electronic health records.
- Prioritized workload based on urgency to ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Adhered to hospital policies while delivering quality patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
AdventHealth
Orange City, FL
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs in clinical decision unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit protocols and procedures effectively.
- Coordinated with specialists to ensure timely consultations and referrals.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Reviewed lab results from diagnostic tests to identify abnormal findings or other changes in patient status.
- Monitored vital signs, blood glucose levels, and other health indicators.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients through adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between patients and families and other healthcare providers involved in the plan of care.
- Responded quickly to critical situations such as code blues or rapid response calls.
ER Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Orange City, FL
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided direct patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and develop care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for potential side effects.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Provided emotional support to family members during traumatic events in the ER setting.
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations by providing advanced cardiac life support measures when needed.
- Performed diagnostic tests, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Coordinated transfers between departments within the hospital or outside facilities based on patient needs.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
- Educated and informed patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments and follow-up care instructions.
- Assessed and monitored patients' physical and emotional health conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment and management
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff training and education
- Time management
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Ethical practice
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety and security protocols
- Indirect patient care coordination
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Charting and documentation
- Medical records management
- Employee performance evaluation
- Patient record auditing
- Data collection and analysis
Certification
- Basic Life Support (01/31/25)
References
- Assistant Nurse Manager Emma Terry (314-637-1478)
- Assistant Nurse Manager Katie Zeiler (417-379-4290)
- Clinical Nurse Mentor Alicia Kockanski (618-560-7786)
- Charge Nurse Kerri Hoehner (618-978-0958)
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Barnes Jewish Hospital
03.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
AdventHealth
04.2022 - 03.2023
ER Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
11.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College