Taylor Ford
Auburn
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at East Alabama Medical Center, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Proven mentor, fostering professional growth in new staff and nursing students while implementing evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
East Alabama Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Chapman’s Nursing Home
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
East Alabama Medical Center
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Work with newborns and learn to provide basic care on the first days of their lives. I focus on knowing stable vitals, basic lab works, and blood sugars.
- I care for new moms and dads to educate on the needs of how to take care of their newborn.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Auburn University At Montgomery
Montgomery, AL05.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Licensed RN
- Precepting/Mentor
- Geriatric nursing
- Safety Ambassador
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
- Neonatal resuscitation program (NRP) certified
- STABLE certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
East Alabama Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Chapman’s Nursing Home
06.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
East Alabama Medical Center
08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Auburn University At Montgomery
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