Tammy Taylor
Live Oak ,FL
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse Unit Manager at Tree of Life, adept at supervising staff and implementing effective care plans. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through meticulous assessment and clinical communication. Skilled in medication administration and family education, fostering collaborative team environments to ensure optimal recovery and discharge planning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Tree of Life
Live Oak, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Implemented care plans based on patient assessments and clinical guidelines.
- Evaluated patient outcomes and adjusted care strategies as needed for optimal recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Baya Pointe Nursing and Rehab
Lake City, Fl
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and regulations.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient outcomes, utilizing data to inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to improve care continuity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
Registered Nurse
HCA Lake City
Lake City, Fl
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions as needed.
- Educated patients and families on health management, facilitating informed decision-making regarding treatment options.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Suwannee Health and Rehab
Live Oak, TX
11.2002 - 11.2019
- Educated patients and families on health management, facilitating informed decision-making regarding treatment options.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FLSkills
Staff supervision
Patient assessment
Patient care
Care plan implementation
Medication administration
Treatment documentation
Family education
Clinical communication
Discharge planning
Team collaboration
Care coordination
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Tree of Life
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Baya Pointe Nursing and Rehab
11.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
HCA Lake City
10.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Suwannee Health and Rehab
11.2002 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College