Taylor Brugger
Pineville,NC
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 7 years in healthcare roles. I am committed to leading highly effective teams and to delivering exceptional patient care. I am organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I possess a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am eager to take on challenging new roles and bring my expertise to the positions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Streamlined processes for admissions and discharges, expediting patient flow within the emergency department.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures such as lumbar punctures, suturing lacerations, or inserting intravenous lines when needed.
- Served as a resource for other nursing staff members on pediatric emergency care topics, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
TRAVEL NURSE, PICU/CVICU
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
TRAVEL NURSE, CVICU/PICU
Duke University Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
REGISTERED NURSE, PATIENT HELP LINE TRIAGE
United Health Group
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided telephone triage services for a wide range of Pediatric, OBGYN and Adult illness, wellness, behavioral health and mental health issues.
REGISTERED NURSE, PCICU/PICU
Levine Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided highly specialized care to critically ill premature neonates through adult age patients who have acquired heart disease and complex congenital heart defects.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Senior Home Health Care LLC
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Reviewed new client applications for appropriateness of placement given on-site available resources for medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Pembroke
05.2024
ASSOCIATES OF NURSING -
Carolinas College of Health Science
03.2020
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - ALLIED MEDICAL TRAINING
ST PAUL MN, US
01.2016
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- EMR Systems
- Direct And Indirect Patient Care
- Care Prioritization
- Operational Standards
- Patient Health Information Access
- Project Implementation
- Educational Programs
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Direct Supervision
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Registered Nurse North Carolina/Compact
- Registered Nurse California
- Registered Nurse Minnesota
- Registered Nurse Massachusetts
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Additional Information
Team oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Demonstrated success in critical patient care in pediatric populations with specialized training and experience in cardiovascular pediatric critical care. Experience teaching continuing education. Experience in orienting nurses to specialized cardiac critical care procedures and policies. Managed overall day to day operations of team of 35+ RN's and LPN's. Proficient with patient charting systems including Cerner, Epic and Oasis.
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
TRAVEL NURSE, PICU/CVICU
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
TRAVEL NURSE, CVICU/PICU
Duke University Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
REGISTERED NURSE, PATIENT HELP LINE TRIAGE
United Health Group
01.2022 - 03.2023
REGISTERED NURSE, PCICU/PICU
Levine Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2022
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Senior Home Health Care LLC
01.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Pembroke
ASSOCIATES OF NURSING -
Carolinas College of Health Science
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - ALLIED MEDICAL TRAINING
ST PAUL MN, US
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