Suzette I. Taylor
Bronx,NY
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Registered Nurse with diverse acute-care experience spanning stroke telemetry, progressive care, pediatric urgent care, and medical-surgical nursing. Delivers timely, evidence-based care to high-acuity patients through rapid assessment, neurological monitoring, stroke recognition, and early intervention. Ensures medication safety, dosing accuracy, and clinical monitoring while identifying changes in patient condition and escalating care appropriately. Experienced Charge Nurse and clinical leader who coordinates multidisciplinary teams, prioritizes complex patient needs, and drives efficient workflows. Committed to reducing clinical risk, improving patient outcomes, and delivering compassionate, patient- and family-centered care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN School Nurse
School Health Care
New York, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Provide acute and preventive care to pediatric populations in school-based settings.
- Perform health assessments, medication administration, and emergency response for students.
- Manage chronic conditions including asthma, allergies, and seizure disorders.
- Communicate with parents, faculty, and providers to coordinate care plans.
- Maintain accurate health records and ensure compliance with school health regulations.
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver high-acuity nursing care for complex cardiac, respiratory, and post-operative patients, improving recovery outcomes and reducing complications.
- Safely administer IV, IM, oral, and subcutaneous medications, including insulin and critical drips, ensuring optimal therapeutic response.
- Monitor telemetry and patient condition changes; initiate timely rapid responses to prevent adverse events.
- Educate patients and families on discharge plans, new medications, and disease management to promote adherence and reduce readmission rates.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to create holistic treatment plans, improving patient satisfaction and continuity of care.
- Partnered with physicians, case managers, and staff to coordinate safe discharges and continuity of care.
- Serve as Charge Nurse, overseeing patient assignments, staff coordination, and unit workflow to optimize care delivery.
- Provide ventilator care, including management of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, suctioning, and airway maintenance.
- Perform advanced wound care including assessment, dressing changes, infection prevention, and patient/family education.
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Oceanside, NY
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Delivered direct care to adult med-surg patients with acute and chronic conditions, supporting safe recovery and transition of care.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and performed assessments, ensuring accuracy and timely interventions.
- Provided wound care, pain management, and post-op recovery support, enhancing comfort and healing.
- Documented patient care activities in real-time using EMR systems and maintained accurate charting.
- Thrived in a high-turnover environment, demonstrating adaptability and prioritization skills.
RN Manager / Former Medical Assistant Manager
PM Pediatrics Urgent Care
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - 01.2025
- Directed clinical workflows and staff performance in pediatric urgent care, ensuring safe, efficient, and child-friendly care delivery.
- Administered IM medications and scheduled vaccines according to CDC guidelines and pediatric protocols.
- Triaged patients, performed IV insertions, wound care, and rapid interventions, improving throughput and emergency readiness.
- Trained and mentored nursing and MA staff, elevating clinical performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Partnered with providers and families to ensure child-friendly, efficient care.
- Managed medical inventory and infection control compliance, supporting operational efficiency and quality outcomes.
- Medical Assistant Manager: September 2017 – March 2023
- (Transitioned to RN Manager: March 2023 – January 2025)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Long Island University (LIU)
Brooklyn, NY12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06.2014
Skills
- Acute Care & Triage
- Rapid assessment and emergency stabilization
- Medication management & clinical monitoring
- Advanced cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring
- Telemetry interpretation & arrhythmia recognition
- Management of vasoactive/critical drips (eg, dopamine, norepinephrine, amiodarone)
- Tracheostomy and ventilator care
- IV therapy and infusion pump operation
- Chest tube and drain management
- Post-operative and step-down care
- Wound and skin integrity management
- Pain assessment and management
- Foley catheter and NG tube insertion/care
- Sepsis recognition and intervention protocols
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) assessement
Certification
Registered Nurse, NYS License #935338-01, BLS, ACLS, Certified
Timeline
PRN School Nurse
School Health Care
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Mount Sinai South Nassau
03.2023 - 01.2025
RN Manager / Former Medical Assistant Manager
PM Pediatrics Urgent Care
09.2017 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
CUNY Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Long Island University (LIU)