TAYLOR DENT
Chicago,IL
Summary
Diligent Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in pediatric healthcare, specializing in patient care and family education. Successfully managed diverse caseload, ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction and improved health outcomes. Demonstrated skill in clinical assessment and treatment planning, coupled with effective communication and empathy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Trained to evaluate, counsel, and treat patients with a wide range of developmental and behavioral difficulties, including learning disabilities, developmental delays, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, Tourette syndrome, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, and behavioral challenges
- Work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary group including psychologists and speech therapists to conduct evaluations and patient history with family alongside speech therapist or psychologist administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule to confirm or rule out an autism spectrum disorder
Registered Nurse- Pre-Post-Surgical Unit
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Trained in complex physical and psychosocial assessments skills in the pre and post-operative setting in accordance with standards and as appropriate to patient condition, age, and services
- Educate patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management post operatively through detailed discharge planning
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Cared for patients as a nurse circulator and scrub nurse in multiple surgical specialties including General Pediatrics, ENT, Plastics, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, and many more in a 21- suite surgical unit
- Assisted in patient preparation and care of patient undergoing surgery while ensuring maintenance and readiness of the OR room and other surgical team members for the operative procedure
Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Coordinated with other professionals in team rounds and counsel parents on conditions of care for their newborns in a level 4 critical care unit to critically ill newborns
- Trained in routine assessment care and vital sign management, high frequency oscillator ventilation and conventional ventilation, central line care, gastrostomy tube care, neonatal IV medication administration
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Maryville University
ST.LOUIS, MO09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sinclair School of Nursing- University of Missouri
COLUMBIA, MO12.2017
Skills
- Parent communication and family support
- Pediatric Patient Management
- Developmental Evaluation Proficiency
- Medication Administration and Management
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Illinois, 209026700
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Missouri, 2024024271
- Controlled Substance License, 309.019865
- DEA Registration Number, MD7968172
- Illinois RN License, 041461458
- Missouri RN License, 2017005355
Memberships And Certifications
- Nursing Practice Council Member, Lurie Children's Hospital, 03/01/20, 03/01/22
- Pre-Post Surgical Services Committee, 03/01/22, 06/01/23
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association, 08/01/24, present
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Pre-Post-Surgical Unit
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
09.2019 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Illinois, 209026700
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Missouri, 2024024271
- Controlled Substance License, 309.019865
- DEA Registration Number, MD7968172
- Illinois RN License, 041461458
- Missouri RN License, 2017005355
Master of Science - Nursing- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sinclair School of Nursing- University of Missouri
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