Taunia Killian

Work History

After Hours Triage

Lehi, Utah

09.2014 - 09.2015

Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues.
Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

St. Mark's Hospital

Salt Lake City, Utah

01.2012 - 01.2013

Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper care management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Salt Lake City School District

Salt Lake City, Utah

08.2012 - 11.2012

Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
Administered medications, and managed insulin treatment for diabetic students.

Timpanogos Regional Hospital

Orem, Utah

04.2010 - 12.2011

Managed care for infants ranging from 30 weeks to full-term, with a wide variety of diagnosis including: prematurity, respiratory distress, and sepsis
Educated parents and family members on medical interventions and discharge care
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of cardio-respiratory monitors and various labs
Maintained safety of various invasive treatments such as: CPAP, PICC lines, IV’s, NG tubes, and umbilical lines
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess infants and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to infants and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Utah Valley Regional Medical Center

Provo, UT

09.2008 - 04.2010

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 6-7 high acuity medical, surgical, and orthopedic patients per shift.
Administer blood, plasma and platelet transfusion and IV therapy, manage epidural, PCA pumps and Insulin drips as per hospital protocol.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Active team member in primary care nursing. Following patient from admission through discharge.
Educate patients and families in areas of prevention, medication, pain management, use of devices, pre and postoperative procedures and test, management of diseases, wounds, drains and stomas.
Proficiently use a computer based chart entry system for research and documentation.
Provide care in accordance with hospital policy and JCAHO standards.
Serve as patient advocate to ensure patient's medical and emotional needs are met.
Tested glucose and administered injections base on value and sliding scale.
Interview patients to obtain medical history and physical.
Organized, updated and maintained patient charts.
Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.