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Stephanie Taylor

Graham

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Healthcare professional prepared to drive impactful changes in nursing administration. Recognized for developing strategic initiatives that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiencies. Known for fostering collaborative environment and consistently meeting evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in leadership, policy development, and team management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Of Nursing Administrator

Beyond Faith Hospice
08.2016 - Current
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
  • Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
  • Reduced staff turnover rates through effective leadership, mentorship, and open communication channels.
  • Established collaborative relationships with external partners such as educational institutions, community organizations, and other healthcare providers to advance the mission of the organization.
  • Coordinated disaster preparedness initiatives for the nursing department, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care under emergency conditions.
  • Implemented ongoing professional development programs to enhance staff competency levels and maintain licensure requirements.

Registered Nurse

Solaris Hospice
05.2010 - 08.2016
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

Waitress

Steer Bowling Alley
04.2006 - 12.2010
  • Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
  • Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Graham Medical Associates
01.2010 - 04.2010
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
08.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College of Nursing
05.2016

Certificate For Vocational Nursing - Nursing

Texas State Technical College - West Texas
08.2009

HIgh School Diploma

Graham High School
Graham, TX
05.2008

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Accreditation coordination
  • Patient relations
  • Records management
  • Healthcare delivery
  • Census goals
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Staff supervision
  • Patient safety
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Nursing management
  • Quality improvement
  • Marketing

Timeline

Director Of Nursing Administrator

Beyond Faith Hospice
08.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse

Solaris Hospice
05.2010 - 08.2016

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Graham Medical Associates
01.2010 - 04.2010

Waitress

Steer Bowling Alley
04.2006 - 12.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College of Nursing

Certificate For Vocational Nursing - Nursing

Texas State Technical College - West Texas

HIgh School Diploma

Graham High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing