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Taylor Carr

Devine,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Experienced in direct patient care through the hospital, home health, and long term care settings. Familiar with medical terminology, communicating with physicians, and other members of the health care team. Able to time manage appropriately to optimize patient catered care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Northeast Methodist Hospital
02.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other caretakers regarding patient care plans or concerns.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Home Health Nurse

Elite Home Health Care
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
  • Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Ensured quality assurance standards are met through regular chart audits and review.
  • Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

VOCATIONAL NURSING STUDENT

St. Philips College
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

The Village at Incarnate Word
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.

Education

Graduate Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing

St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
12-2023

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Clarendon College
Clarendon, TX
04-2020

Skills

  • Care coordination
  • Clinical documentation
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Physical Assessments
  • Patient education
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Quality assurance

Certifications

  • Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Basic Life Support

Awards

The DAISY Award

Timeline

Home Health Nurse

Elite Home Health Care
08.2024 - 12.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Northeast Methodist Hospital
02.2024 - Current

VOCATIONAL NURSING STUDENT

St. Philips College
01.2023 - 12.2023

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

The Village at Incarnate Word
11.2021 - 03.2022

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Clarendon College

Graduate Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing

St. Philip's College

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