Tayler Derringer
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse with 2 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
West Penn Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Actively participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay informed on current best practices related to neonatal intensive care nursing.
- Managed time effectively while caring for multiple patients simultaneously within a fast-paced environment, ensuring all medical needs were met promptly.
- Performed life-saving procedures such as assisting with intubations and resuscitations on critically ill neonates when necessary, stabilizing their conditions for further treatment.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow nurses through effective teamwork and collaboration, enhancing overall patient care quality.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction and overall efficiency within the Neonatal ICU.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition promptly and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, fostering trust and open communication between medical staff and parents.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, optimize treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit to minimize risks of illness transmission among vulnerable newborns.
- Educated new parents on infant care techniques such as feeding, bathing, and safe sleep practices, promoting healthy growth and development.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for premature infants, improving their overall health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the Neonatal ICU.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Provided care for neonates on the oscillator, conventional vent, NPV, CPAP, cooling protocol for HIE, etc.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Office Assistant
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Daily tasks included answering phones in a very busy office, chart prep, scanning, scheduling appointments, entering patient information, checking patients in as well as out
- Scheduling scans, labs, and biopsies as well as doing medical record requests
- Use of EPIC and Aria systems
- Daily use of medical terminology.
Medical Receptionist
Sewickley Eye Group
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Daily tasks included opening and closing the office along with greeting patients, checking patients in and out, collecting copayments, pulling insurance, answering phones, obtaining prior authorizations, handling incoming and outgoing faxes, handling money, working with EMR, and answering medical questions.
Optician / Key Holder
U.S. Vision/ Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Daily tasks included opening and closing the store along with paperwork, greeting customers, answering phones, making appointments, selling glasses, dispensing glasses, ringing out sales, counting cash drawers, opening/closing the store
- Daily use of medical terminology.
Prior Authorization/Clinical/Data Entry
Accessible Recovery Services
01.2014 - 12.2015
- I did data entry dealing hands on with Microsoft Excel and Amazing Charts systems to check all patient information, and update when needed
- I also worked alongside the patient's insurance companies to assure they had coverage and could receive medication on time
- Along with this I also checked incoming faxes and imported them into the correct files, answered phones, and booked new patient appointments.
Education
Heritage Valley Kennedy School of Nursing
05.2022
Skills
- Nursing Documentation
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Family Education
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Endotracheal Intubation/Suctioning
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Oscillator, Conventional Vent, NPV, CPAP
- Cooling Protocol
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
West Penn Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Office Assistant
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
Medical Receptionist
Sewickley Eye Group
01.2018 - 06.2019
Optician / Key Holder
U.S. Vision/ Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
12.2015 - 01.2018
Prior Authorization/Clinical/Data Entry
Accessible Recovery Services
01.2014 - 12.2015
Heritage Valley Kennedy School of Nursing
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