Shemekia Taylor
Bastrop,LA
Summary
Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 13-year record of success in nursing and desiring a new and exciting opportunity at your facility.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Ochsner LSU Health
Monroe, LA
11.2015 - 02.2022
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
GOOD SHEPHERD PERSONAL CARE
Bastrop, LA
11.2011 - 08.2015
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Performed assessments on patients in the home
- Delegated task to DSW
- Took Blood pressures and accu-checks as neededed
- Advised patients and caregivers of safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Morehouse General Hospital
BASTROP, LA
11.2011 - 08.2015
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
LSU Health Science Center
Shreveport, LA
06.2011 - 10.2011
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
LSU Health Science Center
Shreveport, LA
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
- Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
- Participated in activities that promoted safety, quality and regulatory compliance to enhance professional development and life long learning.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, ARSkills
- Procedure Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Supply Management
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Assisted with General, GYN, ORTHO, GU, Podiatry, Endoscopy Surgeries
- EMR Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Safety Protocols
- Clear Patient Communication
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT(BLS)
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Ochsner LSU Health
11.2015 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
GOOD SHEPHERD PERSONAL CARE
11.2011 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Morehouse General Hospital
11.2011 - 08.2015
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
LSU Health Science Center
06.2011 - 10.2011
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
LSU Health Science Center
08.2009 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University
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