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Taylor Edwards

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Energetic Registered Nurse with hands-on patient care experience and sound clinical judgment. Seeking every opportunity to learn new skills and contribute to positive patient outcomes. Conscientious about following procedures and exceeding standards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Nurse

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
07.2023 - Current
  • Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
  • Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health record systems.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with challenges of cancer diagnosis.
  • Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on advancements in oncology treatments and nursing techniques.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.

Cardiology Clinic RN

Willis Knighton Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assist doctors in performing physical tests and prescribed tests so as to diagnose cardiac diseases
  • Advice and give professional and moral support to patients suffering from heart conditions, who may not understand the steps to take to manage their conditions
  • Monitor heart devices like defibrillators and pacemakers.
  • Optimized patient care by proactively identifying potential complications and initiating appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
  • Addressed emergency situations rapidly and effectively, utilizing advanced life support skills when needed to stabilize patients in critical condition.
  • Fostered strong relationships with referring physicians by maintaining open lines of communication regarding patient progress and outcomes.

Rehab RN

Christus Health
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Possesses specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness
  • Coordinates educational activities and uses appropriate resources to develop and implement individualized teaching and discharge plan with clients and their families
  • Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for clients
  • Provides direction and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel, demonstrates professional judgment, uses problem-solving techniques and time-management principles, and delegates appropriately
  • Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals
  • Coordinates a holistic approach to meeting patients' medical, vocational, educational, and environmental needs.

PICU RN

01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Responsibility of assessing, treating, and monitoring young patients under 18 years old who are presenting acute, serious ailments
  • Coordinate age-appropriate care with other healthcare members
  • Nursing duties include measuring blood pressure, following oxygen levels, tracking urine output, inserting IVs, changing wound dressings, administering antibiotics, adjusting ventilators, and analyzing lab results
  • Record patient information concisely and accurately because every symptom matters.

Nurse Extern

Christus Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Contributed to progressive ambulation goals with safe movements between stretchers and beds
  • Complied with all HIPAA protocols to maintain patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality
  • Maintained health standards by assisting patients with feeding and drinking
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing and regular evaluations by collecting specimens, tracking input and output, and monitoring vitals
  • Upheld strict infection control and isolation techniques for patients with communicable diseases or compromised immune systems
  • Handled patients' personal needs, including bathing, shampoos, and meal preparation
  • Observed patient condition and reported status and changes to supervising RN.

Education

Nursing -

Northwestern State University
Shreveport, LA
12.2020

Skills

    • Central Line Management
    • Clinical Documentation
    • Emotional Support
      • Compassionate Care
      • Intravenous therapy
      • Patient education and counseling

Certification

  • Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification Oncology Nursing Society - 2024

Timeline

Oncology Nurse

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Cardiology Clinic RN

Willis Knighton Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2023

Rehab RN

Christus Health
06.2021 - 06.2022

PICU RN

01.2021 - 06.2021

Nurse Extern

Christus Health
01.2020 - 01.2021

Nursing -

Northwestern State University

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