Taryn L Polk
East Machias,ME
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse
Downeast Community Hospital
Machias, Maine
02.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in the Emergency Department, including triage assessment, IV insertion and medication administration.
- Assisted doctors during medical examinations, diagnostic tests and other treatments or procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records according to established standards.
- Administered emergency life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of performance.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients in the Emergency Department setting.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations related to infection control practices.
Outpatient Infusion Clinic Charge Nurse
Downeast Community Hospital
Machias, Maine
06.2018 - Current
- Proficient in IV insertion, care and maintenance
- Port- a- catheter access, flushes, dressing changes and deaccessing chemo pumps
- Picc flushes and care
- Lab draws
- Speciality infusions and injections
- Proficient in understanding lab values
- Arranging and administration of blood products, including frozen plasma, packed red blood cells, and platelets
- In charge of ordering supplies, scheduling patients, and processing orders received from outside providers
- Providing education to patients and initiating care plans
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multitask
- Coordinate and communicate with other agencies including providers locally and in different states
Charge nurse
Downeast Community Hospital, Obstetric RN
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Labor and Delivery trained
- Accepted Neonates at time of birth, provided neonatal care including hearing screen, PKU, bilirubin draw, education to parents regarding care of baby and self care for mother
- Daily assessment on mom and baby
- Attended Lactation Counselor course while in OB and had NRP certification
Nurse
Downeast Community Hospital, Medical Surgical/Pediatrics
09.2009 - 01.2016
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Triage patients
- Accurate nursing assessments, diagnosis and planning intervention.
- Stabilization of critical patients
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- ACLS Certification
Mental Health Crisis Counselor
Washington County Psychotherapy Associates
Machias, ME
06.1998 - 10.2007
- Member of a crisis team consisting of 5 people working 24 hours/7 days a week, assessing patients for safety, substance abuse and mental illness
- Worked with diverse populations, who were in severe prolonged emotional distress and/ or mental illness
- Collaborated with professionals such as physicians, community support workers, therapist, psychiatrists and police (EMS) to secure safety and treatment for patients
- Provided support to families and patients
- Developing safety plans in order to keep patient safe and linkage to a higher level of care if needed
- Facilitated referrals to therapist, substance abuse treatment, and arranged for psychiatric hospitalizations voluntarily and involuntarily as needed.
- Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
- Offered counseling and stabilization support to reintroduce calm in crisis situations.
Help (phone counselor)
Washington County Psychotherapy Associates
06.1997 - 05.1998
- Provided support and mental health assessment as a telephone crisis counselor for those in crisis in four counties
- Provide information and resources
- Develop a crisis plan with caller, linkage and support on the phone.
Registered Nurse
Jail Nurse
Machias, Maine
- Provide triage for physician at WCJ
- Arrange Transfer to ED for critical patients
- Medication ordering
- Create MARS for for inmates
- Assessed inmates suffering injuries through falls, or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Maine At Augusta
Augusta, ME05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Science Concentrations, Psychology, Sociology
University of Maine Machias
01.1997
Master of Science - Nursing-FNP
Franklin University
Columbus, OHSkills
Employed as an RN at Downeast Community Hospital and have worked various roles as a nurse since 2009 I have worked with patients from newborn to geriatric population Prior to nursing I was employed as a crisis worker working with clients who suffered from severe mental illnesses and were in acute distress Currently, I am employed as a RN in the Emergency Room and have been working in the ED since February 2024 Prior to the ED, I was the charge nurse in a 6 chair busy infusion clinic which involves scheduling patients, receiving orders for providers to facilitate specialty medications Proficient with lab draws, port flushes, and PICC dressing changes I enjoy and love being a nurse I believe in educating patients as well as their families As a nurse who has worked in various departments, I have a clear understanding of lab values and assessments I have a certification in ACLS, PALS and BLS I am enrolled in a Master of Nursing at Franklin University
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse
Downeast Community Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Outpatient Infusion Clinic Charge Nurse
Downeast Community Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Charge nurse
Downeast Community Hospital, Obstetric RN
01.2015 - 07.2018
Nurse
Downeast Community Hospital, Medical Surgical/Pediatrics
09.2009 - 01.2016
Mental Health Crisis Counselor
Washington County Psychotherapy Associates
06.1998 - 10.2007
Help (phone counselor)
Washington County Psychotherapy Associates
06.1997 - 05.1998
Registered Nurse
Jail Nurse
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Maine At Augusta
Bachelor of Arts - Science Concentrations, Psychology, Sociology
University of Maine Machias
Master of Science - Nursing-FNP
Franklin University
Similar Profiles
ELIZABETH ELIACINELIZABETH ELIACIN
Hospitalist at Calais Community HospitalHospitalist at Calais Community Hospital
Emily BradshawEmily Bradshaw
Maternal Child Health RN at Downeast Community PartnersMaternal Child Health RN at Downeast Community Partners
Nikki Mills-PrescottNikki Mills-Prescott
Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Downeast Community PartnersLong-Term Substitute Teacher at Downeast Community Partners