Taylor Carter
Anna,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care, excelling in IV insertion, various routes of medication administration and patient assessments. Striving for patient satisfaction through compassionate care and implementing evidence-based practices, leading to improved outcomes. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment to elevate nursing standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois Gastrointestinal Specialists
Carbondale, IL
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Mentored junior nurses, improving their clinical skills through hands-on training and
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Union County Hospital
Anna, IL
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses using electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care strategies.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Conducted patient assessments, documenting vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans accurately.
- Implemented new nursing protocols that increased compliance with hospital standards and improved outcomes.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, ILSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois Gastrointestinal Specialists
09.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Union County Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
05.2016 - 05.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Shawnee Community College