Taylor Bedard
Grover Beach,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 3 years in Emergency Department settings. Expertise in rapid assessment, medication administration, and patient stabilization for diverse medical conditions. Excels in high-acuity situations, including STEMI and code blue emergencies, while ensuring efficient, evidence-based care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
French Hosptial Medical Center
San Luis Obispo, California
07.2023 - Current
- Recognized as Employee of the Quarter for outstanding performance, patient care, teamwork, and contribution to the Emergency Department.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations with medical, surgical, traumatic, psychiatric, and emergent conditions in fast-paced Emergency Department.
- Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and promptly escalate concerns to physicians and other members of the care team.
- Prioritize patient care based on acuity and clinical presentation while effectively managing multiple patients in a high-volume environment.
- Administer oral, IV, IM, and other prescribed medications while monitoring therapeutic effects and potential adverse reactions.
- Initiate and maintain IV access, obtain laboratory specimens, perform EKGs, provide wound care, and assist with splinting and other emergency procedures.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs and recognize clinically significant changes requiring immediate intervention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and support staff, to ensure timely and effective patient care.
Emergency Room Technician
French Hosptial Medical Center
Grover Beach, California
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Provided direct patient care under the direction of registered nurses and medical staff in a busy Emergency Department.
- Obtained vital signs, collected laboratory specimens, performed EKGs, transported patients, assisted with wound care and splinting, and supported emergency procedures.
- Coordinated patient transfers and documentation while managing department logistics to ensure timely care amidst competing clinical priorities.
- Managed legal and medical documentation alongside clerical duties to support smooth Emergency Department operations.
- Gained extensive experience in emergency workflows, patient prioritization, and multidisciplinary communication to enhance acute-care procedures prior to transitioning into the RN role.
Emergency Room Technician
Enloe Medical Center
Chico, California
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted physicians and nurses during high-acuity events including code blues, trauma activations, STEMI alerts, and stroke alerts.
- Obtained vital signs, collected specimens, performed EKGs, transported patients, assisted with splinting and wound care, and supported nursing staff with patient care activities.
- Facilitated patient care and optimized patient flow in Level II Trauma Center.
- Ensured clear communication with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and ancillary departments in high-pressure clinical environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA05-2017
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA06-2015
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient triage
- Acute care
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) — California
- EMT
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Arrhythmia
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Leadership in Health Education Award Recipient
- Employee of the Quarter 2026
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
French Hosptial Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
French Hosptial Medical Center
09.2019 - 07.2023
Emergency Room Technician
Enloe Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
California State University, Chico
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
College of The Canyons