Taylor Carr
Concord ,NC
Summary
Dynamic and dependable ICU nurse with extensive experience at Atrium Health. Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration and critical care, significantly enhancing patient care delivery and outcomes. Proven ability to manage complex clinical situations with precision and compassion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Resource Nurse, Intensive Care
Atrium Health
02.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between a plethora of intensive care unit settings as needed to assist in daily staffing needs
- Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care delivery and treatment planning
Travel Registered Nurse, Trauma ICU
Totalmed Staffing
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered ongoing prompt assessment of the multifaceted trauma patient, including but not limited to, fluid balance status, sedation levels, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, neurological status, and advanced airways
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line placement, arterial line and chest tube insertion, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sterile techniques
- Expedited critical decision-making processes during emergencies by effectively communicating with other healthcare professionals under high-pressure situations
Travel Nurse, Medical ICU
Totalmed Staffing
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided comprehensive care to those who are facing respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, myocardial infarctions, strokes, COPD and heart failure exacerbations
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families while maintaining open lines of communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UPMC Passavant
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Confidently supplied high quality care to patients who acquired Covid-19 that required advanced airways and continuous sedation.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Staff Nurse, Surgical Oncology
UPMC
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Demonstrated compassionate postoperative care for oncology patients who have underwent complex surgeries such as whipples, parathryroidectomys, colostomy placements, and bowel and liver resections
- Administered continuous analgesics with a PCA pump and monitored effectiveness through a detailed pain assessment/reassessment
- Collaborated with case management to assist in providing education to patients and families who are being discharged from the hospital
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Remote12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
Butler05-2020
Skills
- Central line management
- IV medication titration
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Chest tube management
- Airway management
- IV insertion
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Staff Resource Nurse, Intensive Care
Atrium Health
02.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Trauma ICU
Totalmed Staffing
07.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Nurse, Medical ICU
Totalmed Staffing
07.2022 - 06.2023
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UPMC Passavant
08.2021 - 06.2022
Staff Nurse, Surgical Oncology
UPMC
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
Similar Profiles
Tiffany DeitzTiffany Deitz
Nurse Clinical Supervisor at Atrium HealthNurse Clinical Supervisor at Atrium Health
Savannah PitchfordSavannah Pitchford
Lead Certified Medical Assistant at Atrium HealthLead Certified Medical Assistant at Atrium Health
Allison WadsworthAllison Wadsworth
Referral Coordinator at Atrium HealthReferral Coordinator at Atrium Health