Tanya Taylor
Redlands,CA
Summary
Efficient Clinic Nurse focused on maintaining clinic flow by effectively handling scheduled and walk-in patients. Prepares patients by assessing conditions, collecting information and running basic tests. Proficient with EMR charting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Nurse
InnovAge
San Bernardino, CA
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
- Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses.
- Coordinated services between multiple departments to keep procedures and testing on track.
- Monitored and coordinated daily patient care activities, including medical review, health screenings.
- Suggested various treatments, including physical therapy, inhalers and nebulizers to relieve chronic health conditions.
- Used meditech to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information such as in-house laboratory test results and clinician orders.
- Used dynamic communication, effective leadership to liaise between management, clinical staff and community.
- Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
- Delivered adequate care through non-traditional medical methods, including email and video chat.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
RN III
Riverside University Health System
Moreno Valley, CA
08.2011 - 09.2020
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Delivered care to [Number] patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Registered Nurse
Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ 03.2021 - Current
Skills
- Disease prevention
- Patient testing
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Team supervision
- Intake and discharge
- Routine patient testing
- Specimen results interpretation
- Nursing education
- Medical documentation
- Acute and chronic health issues
- Medical histories
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Redlands Community Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona Global Campus
03.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse
InnovAge
09.2020 - 05.2024
RN III
Riverside University Health System
08.2011 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
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