Taylor Houghton
Derry
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills. Strong communicator with a commitment to maintaining standards of professionalism, empathy, and patient safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse RN
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons to treat patients following bypasses, cardiac catheterizations, and other co-occurring conditions.
- Diligently monitored patients status and vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Initiated IV therapy, including antibiotics, titratable cardiac drips, and monitored blood transfusions.
- Provided education to patients and family members on disease management and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans for patients.
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac telemetry, identifying and responding to arrhythmias and other critical changes in patient status with timely interventions.
LNA
Riverwoods at Exeter
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained standards for individualized care on an Alzheimer's unit by assessing patients and families and providing care.
- Provided care to patients with consideration of aging processes and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs, weight, and recording intake and output.
- Built long-lasting professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
LNA
Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs, weight, and recording intake and output.
- Checked and recorded residents blood sugars.
- Completed Alzheimer's training classes.
- Reduced risks of patient infection by following precautions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
New Hampshire Technical Institute - NHTI
Concord, NH05.2022
Skills
- Cardiac Telemetry
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound care
- Chest tube management
- Performing EKGs
- Medication administration
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support - BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS
Timeline
Nurse RN
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
10.2020 - Current
LNA
Riverwoods at Exeter
01.2019 - 05.2020
LNA
Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
01.2017 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
New Hampshire Technical Institute - NHTI
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