Taylor Blake
Greenville
Summary
Motivated pre-PA student with excellent communication and interpersonal skills looking to gain valuable experience in a clinical setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant - Telemetry Unit
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Performed basic patient care activities as delegated by an RN including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output information
- Maintained patient stability by sharing critical values or unusual behaviors to the RN
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, grooming, feeding, repositioning, and ambulation
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Attached electrodes to patients to monitor cardiac activity with a cardiac monitor
- Collaborated with nurses and other medical professionals to deliver top-of-the-line care to every patient
Behavioral Health Assistant
Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided compassionate care to mentally ill patients in an inpatient hospital setting
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living
- Utilized the EMR when imputing vital signs and patient progress notes
- Lead therapeutic group activities to help patients with their coping skills and self-expression
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nursing staff
- Provided crisis intervention when needed to de-escalate situations involving agitated or violent patients
- Provided floor training for new employees
Server
Habanero's Mexican Grill
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided exceptional dine-in service
- Worked with POS system to place orders and manage payments
- Cleaned and sanitized hands and surfaces to optimize food safety and comply with health department regulations
- Opened and closed the restaurant
- Maintained excellent customer relationships by having a positive attitude
- Assisted with training of new staff members
Server
The Palisades Country Club
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided exceptional service based on member requests and kitchen readiness
- Collected credit card, cash, and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions
- Worked with POS system to place orders and manage bills
- Greeted and maintained great relationships with the members
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development
Sales Associate
Rack Room Shoes
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal and engage customers
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
- Trained new sales team associates in products, selling techniques, and company procedures
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales by over 25%
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Health Research and Evaluation Candidate -
Clemson University
05.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences -
Clemson University
08.2022
Skills
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Charting and Clinical Documentation (EPIC and myAvatar)
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Requirements
Certification
BLS Certified
Shadowing
CAROLINA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, Clemson, SC, 10/2021 - 11/2021
- Observed a pelvic exam, a urine lab, venipuncture, explanation of lab results, and patient consults, Learned about hormones regarding adrenal glands and thyroid, estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and insulin, Learned about Hypothyroidism, Grave's Disease, Diabetes, health concerns regarding menopause, PCOS, and Addison's Disease through observing patient consults and lab results
STEELE CREEK DERMATOLOGY, Charlotte, NC, 2018
- Observed patient consults, skin exams for basal/squamous cell carcinomas and melanoma, verruca vulgaris removal, acne consults, cyst/skin biopsies, treatment of various skin conditions, and Botox injections
- Learned about the layers of the skin: epidermis, dermis, and the subcutaneous layer; as well as several skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, lupus, and contact dermatitis
- Gained an understanding of the female hormones progesterone and estrogen regarding prescribed oral contraceptives
CAROLINA CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS, Greenville, SC, 07/2024- Present
- Shadowed a heart failure Physician Assistant, Witnessed patient appointments in an outpatient heart failure and cardiac clinic, which consisted of medication management, checking in on their symptoms, and discussing ICD/pacemaker insertion or upgrade., Learned about the different types of heart failure, different labs and imaging such as ECHO’s and EKGs, and treatment options
Awards
Dean's List: Spring 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Publications
Urine-Derived Stem Cells With The Capacity for Regeneration and Differentiation: The Importance of Telomerase Activity
Volunteer Experience
House Monitor, Ronald McDonald House Charities of The Carolinas, Greenville, SC, 07/2022, 08/2023
Timeline
Nursing Assistant - Telemetry Unit
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Assistant
Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital
12.2022 - 11.2023
Server
Habanero's Mexican Grill
10.2020 - 06.2021
Server
The Palisades Country Club
01.2019 - 08.2020
Sales Associate
Rack Room Shoes
10.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Health Research and Evaluation Candidate -
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences -
Clemson University
BLS Certified
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