Taylor Joyner
Lake Butler
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
LPN
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
CNA
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Gainesville, FL06.2024
License - Practical Nursing
North Florida Technical College
Starke, FL06.2019
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Infection control measures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Long-Term Care
- Diabetes management
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Palliative care awareness
- Family advocacy
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Physical assessments
- Cultural competence
Timeline
RN
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - Current
LPN
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center
07.2019 - 01.2021
CNA
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center
06.2014 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
License - Practical Nursing
North Florida Technical College
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