Tasha L. Taylor
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Neuro PCU
Lee Health
07.2024 - Current
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Cared for patients in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Provided exceptional care to 4-5 high-acuate patients needing complex care such as stroke management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting system.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting, and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Geisinger, Pediatrics
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Performed patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Performed laboratory specimen collections such as urine samples or throat swabs according to established standards.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Administered medication under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner using proper safety protocols.
- Conducted EKG tests for patients.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination, and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Penn State Health, Dermatology
01.2013 - 07.2021
- Created educational materials related to skin care topics for distribution in office.
- Prepared the exam room prior to patient visits by sterilizing instruments and stocking supplies.
- Instructed patients on proper skincare techniques and provided education regarding skin diseases.
- Managed inventory of office supplies and medical equipment; ordered new items as needed.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, and chief complaints.
- Collected, labeled, and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians’ instructions.
- Assisted dermatologists in examining patients and performing minor procedures such as skin biopsies, suture removal, and cryotherapy.
Patient Care Assistant – Med/Surg
Geisinger St Luke's Hospital
Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Aided nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
DermOne Dermatology of NJ
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted dermatologists in examining patients and performing minor procedures such as skin biopsies, suture removal, and cryotherapy.
- Prepared the exam room prior to patient visits by sterilizing instruments and stocking supplies.
- Instructed patients on proper skincare techniques and provided education regarding skin diseases.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Progressive Vision Institute
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Checking patient’s in and out, answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients’ prescriptions.
- Ensured accuracy of all documents related to patient visits including consent forms, discharge instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards, and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Education
Associate in Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05.2024
Associate in Specialized Business Degree - Medical Assisting
McCann School of Business and Technology
Pottsville, PA04.2011
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Documentation and charting
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Patient education
- EKG interpretation
- Electronic charting
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Florida
- BLS/ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Neuro PCU
Lee Health
07.2024 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Geisinger, Pediatrics
04.2021 - 06.2024
Patient Care Assistant – Med/Surg
Geisinger St Luke's Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Penn State Health, Dermatology
01.2013 - 07.2021
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
DermOne Dermatology of NJ
07.2012 - 01.2013
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Progressive Vision Institute
05.2011 - 07.2012
Associate in Specialized Business Degree - Medical Assisting
McCann School of Business and Technology
Associate in Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences