TAYLOR KRAUS
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse at Northside Hospital, skilled in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal outcomes for critically ill patients. Recognized for compassionate care and adherence to infection control measures, delivering high-quality support in a fast-paced NICU environment.
Developed critical care skills in high-pressure neonatal intensive care environment, focusing on patient assessment and collaborative care. Transferrable expertise includes detailed patient monitoring and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills for impactful contributions in dynamic setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Monitored neonatal patients' vital signs using advanced monitoring equipment effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for neonatal patients.
- Conducted physical assessments and provided timely interventions based on patient needs.
- Served as an advocate for patients and families, ensuring their unique needs were met throughout the course of treatment.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to 2-3 patients.
REGISTERED NURSE
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Deliver round-the-clock care to premature and critically ill newborns in a 120 bed level III NICU.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated vital signs of neonatal patients in a level III NICU.
- Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests and evaluation procedures according to established protocols.
- Educated families on proper nutrition, hygiene, safety measures and home care needs.
- Demonstrated excellent communication abilities when interacting with patients and their families.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
STUDENT NURSE EXTERN
Northside Hospital
Canton, Ga
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Utilized computer systems for charting patient data.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
- Reported changes in patient status to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Reinhardt College
Waleska, GA05.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Licensed RN
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Infection control measures
- Precepting
- Neonatal intensive care unit
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Georgia, License #320515
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Oregon, License #10055115
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of California, License #95445840
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Expires (Dec. 2027)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Expires (December 2027)
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
03.2026 - 05.2026
REGISTERED NURSE
Northside Hospital
07.2023 - 02.2026
STUDENT NURSE EXTERN
Northside Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Reinhardt College