Tara Taylor
Billings,MT
Summary
Dedicated and compassion-driven Nurse with a track record of excellence in inpatient and outpatient surgical settings. Expertise in patient assessment, documentation and patient advocacy. Able to streamline bedside workflows and improve patient outcomes through meticulous assessment and rapid intervention. Experienced with critical thinking and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic- Billings MT
Billings, MT
10.2000 - Current
- Supervised patient care activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare providers.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient education sessions on health management and preventative care strategies.
- Evaluated nursing practices for continuous improvement, aligning with best practices in clinical settings.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions of care for patients returning home or nursing home.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Montana State University
Bozeman, MTSkills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and discharge
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team coordination
- Patient and family advocacy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic- Billings MT
10.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Montana State University