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Taylor Bortnem

Brookings

Summary

Compassionate and highly motivated nursing professional with over 5 years of healthcare experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Technician, currently serving as a Nurse Intern at Avera Heart Hospital. Set to graduate with a nursing degree in December, bringing a strong clinical foundation and deep familiarity with the hospital’s standards, team dynamics, and patient-centered approach. Proven ability to provide high-quality care in acute and cardiac care settings, with strengths in patient monitoring, communication, and collaboration. Committed to continuing professional growth and delivering safe, empathetic care as a new Registered Nurse.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Intern

Avera Heart Hospital
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing concerns.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop effective patient care plans.

Patient Care Technician

Brookings Health System
04.2021 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Neighborhoods at Brookview
04.2020 - Current
  • Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.

Nursing Student

South Dakota State University
08.2023 - 12.2025
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
  • Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
  • Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.

Education

Nursing

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
12-2025

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Ethical practice
  • Clinical judgment
  • Health promotion
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient assessment
  • Electronic charting
  • Direct patient care
  • Infection control
  • Nursing team support

Certification

Basic Life Support - Active Through March 2027

Certified Nurse Assistant License - Active Through June 2026

Medication Aide - Active Through June 2026

Timeline

Nurse Intern

Avera Heart Hospital
06.2025 - Current

Nursing Student

South Dakota State University
08.2023 - 12.2025

Patient Care Technician

Brookings Health System
04.2021 - Current

Certified Nurse Assistant

Neighborhoods at Brookview
04.2020 - Current

Nursing

South Dakota State University

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