Taylor Edwards
Howey-in-the-Hills,FL
Summary
ICU rookie nurse of the year
Preceptor
Part of Rapid Response Team
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical nurse coordinator (PCU)
Advent Health- Celebration, FL
Celebration, FL
- As an assistant nurse manager and charge nurse I gained many skills on this 46 bed unit. These skills include working as a resource for new graduate nurses when guidance was needed, breaking down certain processes or skill sets to get a better understanding, and educating all nurses on the floor about different medications.
- I was also in charge of this unit and would help with service recovery rates and making sure patients and family members understood and felt safe of their care givers.
Travel RN
PCU Generalized Floor (Travel RN)
- While on this assignment I worked with various age groups from age 18-109. Care provided for these patients included various exacerbations, abnormal heart arrhythmias, post-surgical care (Cath lab patients and ortho), patients on hospice care, and initiated TPN.
- This unit included many more responsibilities and valued team nursing. I also worked with case management often to make discharges safe for patients and various family members. While working at this facility I also acquired skills in the CNC position.
Head and Neck Floor
PCU Head and Neck Floor
- While working on this floor I became head and neck certified by taking care of post-operative flap patients. I took care of free flaps and also rotational flaps.
- I also initiated bolus and continuous feedings and taught patients and family members how to administer this in a home setting. Flaps were monitored every hour with a doppler machine, and I also had to teach this diverse group how to suction themselves as they went home with tracheostomies.
- With this. Group of patients I had to be very patient and work with many family members, so each patient was safe in the home setting.
Hematology and Oncology Group
AHMG Hematology and Oncology Group
- While working in this outpatient setting, I learned so much about administering chemotherapy agents and taking care of patients while on chemotherapy.
- I taught very many patients about their regimens and included family members on these teachings.
- I learned in this setting it takes many people and family members to achieve optimal care throughout chemotherapy I also placed orders for hematological agents for patients with blood disorders.
- I have learned so much about hematological markers and therapeutic regimens for these diseases while working with the doctor constantly and coming up with a care plan for each patient.
Critical Care Nurse
Advent Health Dade City
Dade City, FL
2024 - Current
- Administered critical care treatments in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored patient vitals and responded to emergency situations promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care procedures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Oak Hill Progressive Care Unit
08.2023 - Current
- Rounding with patients and family members on a daily basis.
- Service recovery with patient issues and problems.
- Working closely with nurse supervisor and nurse manager.
- Teaching new graduate nurses correct protocols, medication management, and prioritization skills.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
HCA Oak Hill Progressive Care Unit-Brooksville, FL
Brooksville, FL
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Performed care on post-surgical stent patients.
- Performed care on patients with abnormal heart rhythms including, atrial fibrillation w/RVR.
- Worked with many post-surgical orthopedic patients.
- Worked with Rapid Response Team in emergent situations.
- Gave care to patients with CHF and HF exacerbations.
- CNC experience: bed management, NATE, Orbit, and Daily rounding.
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Hematology and Oncology- Celebration, FL
Celebration, FL
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked in a hematology and oncology outpatient clinic.
- Placed chemotherapy orders and monitored for adverse events and side effects.
- Placed orders for various hematological disorders.
- Worked along-side a physician on a daily basis to determine a plan of care for patient that was individualized.
- Worked along-side the infusion center while patients were receiving chemotherapy agents and other hematological regimens.
- Conducted chemotherapy teaching sessions with each patient and their specific regimen.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - undefined
Galen College of Nursing
Saint Petersburg, FL01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Pasco High School
Dade City, FL01.2013
Skills
- CRRT trained
- FCHS certified
- ICU rookie nurse of the year
- Onboards new employees
- Responds to rapid response, stroke alerts, and other emergencies hospital wide
- Trach suctioning
- Head and neck trained
- Newborn assessment
- Medication administration (PO,IM,IV,SUBQ, IVPB, and ID)
- Therapeutic communication
- Post-partum assessment
- Wound care
- Restraint application
- Cerner electronic charting
- Straight catherization
- High quality CPR
- Chemotherapy teachings
- Port Certified
- NIH stroke scale trained
- Blood product administration
- CNC experience
Certification
- BLS- CPR certified through the American Heart Association
- NDNQI Pressure Injury Training
- PALS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Oak Hill Progressive Care Unit
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel)
HCA Oak Hill Progressive Care Unit-Brooksville, FL
02.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Hematology and Oncology- Celebration, FL
04.2020 - 02.2021
Clinical nurse coordinator (PCU)
Advent Health- Celebration, FL
Travel RN
PCU Generalized Floor (Travel RN)
Head and Neck Floor
PCU Head and Neck Floor
Hematology and Oncology Group
AHMG Hematology and Oncology Group
Associates Degree in Nursing - undefined
Galen College of Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Pasco High School
Critical Care Nurse
Advent Health Dade City
2024 - Current