TAYLOR GUTHRIDGE
Berkeley Medical Center
Hedgesville,West Virginia
10
years of professional experience
I am compassionate, hard-working, and driven towards continuing to grow in experience as an RN. I have gained valuable experience and would like to continue my knowledge and strong work ethic by gaining new skills. Having my medical background, I am adaptable, timely, and motivated to providing outstanding patient outcomes, as well as using my compassion to advocate for clients. I have proven myself as a strong RN during my two years and look forward to dedicating my efforts to my a new specialty.
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
2 Years 9 Months- Preoperative assessments and achieving baseline of care.
- Starting IV care and monitoring IVs for access to patients.
- Assessed postoperative patients in PACU, monitoring airway patency, vital signs, pain, and sedation levels.
- Administered medications and IV therapy per anesthesia orders, supporting safe recovery from anesthesia.
- Escalating concerns to anesthesia when appropriate.
- Documented recovery assessments, interventions, and discharge readiness in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with perioperative staff to coordinate patient flow and maintain continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on post-anesthesia expectations, pain control, and discharge instructions.
- Responded to postoperative complications and urgent changes in condition using advanced clinical judgment.
- Contributed to hospital-wide committees focused on improving policies related to pain management or reducing readmissions.
- Facilitated discharge planning by coordinating with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients' vital signs, alerting physicians when abnormalities were detected for prompt intervention.
- Reduced the risk of complications through diligent monitoring and assessment of patients in the PACU.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, facilitating a smooth transition to home or further treatment facilities.
NURSING EXTERN
9 Months- Participated in 9-week summer nurse externship program enabling performance of nursing skills, including patient assessment and critical thinking with an experienced RN.
- Summer 2024 (June-August)
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
6 Years 11 Months- I achieved hospital experience, established basic knowledge of medical situations, and strengthened skills needed for treating client while working in a hospital setting in multiple areas including assistive care, long-term care, rehabilitation, and the medical surgical unit.
NURSING STUDENT
1 Year- I have committed myself to a challenging opportunity by learning in an environment that entails open communication, trust, and respect between all individuals in the environment. I have been provided philosophical structure of developing core competencies such as clinical judgement, professionalism, communication, and caring for my patients and their families to enhance the health status of the region.
- Blue Ridge Community & Technical College Nursing Program SPRING 2023- FALL 2024
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - NURSING
- Majoring in Nursing
- Expected Graduation: December 2024
- Achieved Honor's List all semesters while attending Blue Ridge CTC.
- Completing 525 Hours of Associate Nursing Program clinical hours, including 120 hours of capstone in the PACU.
- I intend to continue education within a year of graduation to obtain my Master of Nursing degree online.
- GPA: 2.0
Skills
Basic life support (BLS) certified
ACLS and PALS certified
Epic documentation proficiency
Patient assessments and vital sign monitoring
Team collaboration and communication skills
Prioritization of safety and hygiene practices
Medical equipment proficiency training
Professional bedside demeanor
Reliable and timely
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Berkeley Medical Center
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
NURSING EXTERN
BERKELEY MEDICAL CENTER WVU MEDICINE
05.2023 - 02.2024Read More
NURSING STUDENT
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
MARTINSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER
05.2017 - 04.2024Read More
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Blue Ridge Community & Technical College
Associate of Science from NURSING
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