TAYLOR GRISSMAN
Neenah,WI
Summary
Dynamic PACU Technician at Aurora Medical Center, skilled in vital sign monitoring and effective patient communication. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, demonstrating empathy and compassion in patient care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through efficient task prioritization and proactive communication, ensuring timely interventions and seamless care transitions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Technician
Aurora Medical Center - Oshkosh Campus
Oshkosh, WI
12.2024 - Current
- Working alongside MDs, PAs, NPs, and RNs in the specialties of general surgery, orthopedic surgery, OBGYN, and anesthesiology.
- Performed advanced patient care tasks under RN supervision, including IV insertion/removal, phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, and vital sign monitoring (cardiac, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, SpO₂, blood glucose).
- Assisted in diagnostic testing by collecting and preparing lab specimens (urine, stool, sputum, pregnancy tests).
- Monitored and reported patient status changes and clinical concerns promptly to the nursing team to support timely interventions.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and in-room preparation, ensuring seamless care transitions.
- Delivered age-appropriate care across a diverse patient population, from pediatrics to geriatrics, with attention to developmental needs and clinical status.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Heart and Vascular Institute of Wisconsin
Appleton, WI
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Working alongside physicians, nurse practitioners and physician's assistants all within the specialty of cardiology. Working with these professionals gives a better understanding of what it's like to work in a healthcare setting.
- Performed everyday tasks including rooming patients, taking a detailed history, performing vitals, performing EKGs, medical documentation, and reporting back to the specific provider that the patient would be seeing that day. Learning the basics of patient care and treatment sets up for future success in medicine.
- All employees are especially required while working at a cardiology facility, to learn and understand the basics of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic CPR and first aid training when a patient may experience a sudden cardiac emergency that require specific interventions. Learning potential lifesaving skills that will carry on for the rest of a career field in medicine.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Rennes Heath and Rehabilitation Center
Appleton, WI
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Working at a rehabilitation center gives the opportunity to broaden health care experiences into working with rehab-focused professionals.
- Getting patients back to their normal lifestyle after having major surgery or some sort of injury that has temporarily or in some cases, permanently impaired their way of life.
- Working alongside physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists in getting their patients back to better health after they've undergone certain circumstances. Seeing this rehabilitative side of healthcare is inspiring to see the whole aspect of being a holistic team in patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Student Health Center
Oshkosh, WI
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Starting freshman year of undergrad getting the opportunity to provide care to the student body and fellow classmates across campus who needed medical care that's quick, accessible, and helpful.
- Role included rooming the patients, performing vital signs, and reporting back to the nurse practitioner. This role also includes taking a detailed history and noting their symptoms of what they needed to be seen for that day. The team strives to create an environment where students feel understood, educated, and safe all while providing high quality evidenced based health care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Appleton Retirement Community
Appleton, WI
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted elderly residents with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility to ensure comfort and dignity.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, reporting any significant changes to the nursing staff for prompt attention.
- Supported residents during meals, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration while following individual dietary guidelines.
- Fostered emotional well-being by building trusting relationships and offering compassionate, attentive care.
- Helped maintain a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control procedures and assisting with room organization.
- Documented care provided and observed changes in residents' physical or emotional conditions to support quality care and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05.2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Task prioritization
- Efficiency and productivity
- Constructive criticism acceptance
- Feedback implementation
Certification
CNA
Volunteer Experience
- Eye to Eye Program Mentor, UWO Project Success - Fall 2021
- UWO Pre-Health Chair - Fall 2021 - Spring 2025
- Communication Vice President of UWO Alpha Xi Delta Sorority - Spring 2022 - Spring 2024
- UWO Growing Readers Program Reading and Literacy Coach - Spring 2024
- EAA Air Venture Work Weekend Volunteer - Summer 2024/2025
- St. Francis Free Clinic Volunteer - Oshkosh, WI - Fall 2024
Timeline
PACU Technician
Aurora Medical Center - Oshkosh Campus
12.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Heart and Vascular Institute of Wisconsin
06.2022 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
The University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Student Health Center
09.2021 - 12.2022
Rehabilitation Assistant
Rennes Heath and Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Appleton Retirement Community
07.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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