Taylor Josephson
Cranston,RI
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable healthcare professional with experience providing high quality care to patients presenting diverse medical conditions. Specialized practice in critical care: surgery, trauma, cardiovascular surgery, post-operative recovery, neurological, respiratory intensive care units at level 1 Trauma Center. Highly respected by physicians and staff for ability to remain calm in emergency situations, able to make impact decisions in emergency situations, collaborative in team settings, and exhibit superior competency in complex medical procedures. Valued as a charge nurse, an educator, and mentor to many novice nurses.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Surgery Stepdown Registered Nurse
Lifespan: Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from cardiac surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Wound/Incisional care
Field Investigator
Rhode Island Department Of Health
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
- Offered basic guidance regarding testing and medical consultation for those exposed to people with COVID-19.
- Interviewed patients in person who was newly diagnosed with COVID-19 to determine contact histories and potential exposures.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI12.2021
Associate in Mechanical And Electrical Technology -
Community College of The Air Force
Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Strong at Prioritizing
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical Care
- Acute care expertise
- Managing deadlines
Accomplishments
- CSU ACLS/CALS certification - Sets the standards of resuscitation for the Post-Cardiac Surgery Patient, identifying a protocol specific to the risks associated post cardiac surgery
Certification
First Aid Instructor for Deployed Medicine
CPR/BLS certificate
ACLS Certified
CSU ACLS Certified
Timeline
Cardiac Surgery Stepdown Registered Nurse
Lifespan: Rhode Island Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Field Investigator
Rhode Island Department Of Health
04.2020 - 06.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Associate in Mechanical And Electrical Technology -
Community College of The Air Force