Taylor Allen
Bonnie,IL
Summary
Highly skilled and assertive registered nurse with experience in critical care and emergency medicine. Excels in patient education and clinical judgment, significantly improving patient care outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and patient advocacy, ensuring high-quality care and safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SUPERVISOR, SAME DAY SURGERY/PACU
DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS
Mt. Vernon, IL
04.2024 - Current
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
STAFF NURSE, SAME DAY SURGERY/PACU
Crossroads Community Hospital
Mount Vernon, IL
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted with developing treatment plans for patients according to symptoms and history
- Examined patient vital signs and reported patient condition changes and responses
- Communicated test results and patient care needs to family members and caregivers
- Treated emergency injuries by stopping bleeding areas and reducing swelling
- Performed resuscitative and CPR techniques during emergency situations
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies
STAFF NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SSM Good Samaritan
Mount Vernon, IL
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans, based on identified needs and assessment data
- Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data and identified needs
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis and shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Advocated for patients' and families' needs, or provided emotional support for patients and families
- Updated patient charts and information in company databases, maintaining confidentiality
- Coordinated and implemented transfer and discharge planning for patients
- Educated families and patients regarding patient conditions and treatment options
STAFF NURSE, RADIOLOGY
Crossroads Community Hospital
Mount Vernon, IL
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Examined the patient's vital signs, and reported the patient's condition changes and responses.
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
STAFF NURSE, PICU
St. Louis Children's Hospital
St. Louis, MO
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans, based on identified needs and assessment data.
- Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data, and identified needs.
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis and shock, and instituted appropriate interventions.
- Advocated for patients' and families' needs, or provided emotional support for patients and families.
STAFF NURSE, NEUROSURGERY
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Updated patient charts and information in company databases, maintaining confidentiality.
- Assisted with developing treatment plans for patients according to their symptoms and history.
- Coordinated and implemented transfer and discharge planning for patients.
- Educated families and patients regarding patient conditions and treatment options.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish
St. Louis04.2018
Skills
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Safety
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Advocacy
- Organizational Skills
- Delegation Skills
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Registered Nurse IL
- Registered Nurse MO
- Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
Awards
Daisy Award Nominee
Timeline
SUPERVISOR, SAME DAY SURGERY/PACU
DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS
04.2024 - Current
STAFF NURSE, SAME DAY SURGERY/PACU
Crossroads Community Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2024
STAFF NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
SSM Good Samaritan
07.2021 - 12.2022
STAFF NURSE, RADIOLOGY
Crossroads Community Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2021
STAFF NURSE, PICU
St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
STAFF NURSE, NEUROSURGERY
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish
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