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Taylor Lanier

Orange Park,FL

Summary

Registered Nurse with five years of specialized experience in inpatient behavioral health and drug rehabilitation, providing therapeutic care to patients in acute mental health crises and overcoming substance dependencies. Expertise in medication administration, comprehensive patient assessments, and ensuring safety through meticulous observation. Proven leadership capabilities as a charge nurse, facilitating new admissions and effectively managing unit conflicts while delegating tasks within a multidisciplinary team. Driven to enhance patient outcomes across diverse mental health settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Lakeview Health
Jacksonville, FL
02.2024 - Current
  • Partnered with psychiatrists, physicians, and case managers to develop comprehensive care strategies.
  • Collaborated with doctors on nursing assessments to evaluate the necessity of advanced medical care.
  • Educating patients on the coping skills needed to maintain sobriety following the completion of a rehabilitation program. Identifying barriers that may hinder a patient's ability to remain sober, and how to overcome those barriers.
  • Identifying behaviors associated with substance abuse, and recognizing signs of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. More notably, the signs of a potential drug overdose and the need for emergent medical care.
  • Educating patients on detox and withdrawal symptoms, medications for symptom management, coping skills, and community resources.
  • Assessing patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and providing interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
10.2020 - 02.2024
  • Built rapport with patients through empathetic engagement, addressing both physical and emotional concerns within professional limits.
  • Conducted daily assessments, participated in the development of treatment plans, and monitored patient progress.
  • Handled emergency situations with calmness to deliver optimal care.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients with mental health issues, substance abuse problems, and eating disorders, and ensured both patient and staff safety.
  • One year of experience working in a charge nurse role. Collaborated with the health care team to expedite the admission process of patients in severe crisis, mitigated unit conflicts among both staff and patients, and delegated tasks to nurses and patient care technicians.

Baptist Medical Center Patient Care Technician – FLEX Team

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
06.2019 - 10.2020
  • Documented information in patient charts, including intake and dietary requirements, and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and reported results to staff nurse or physician to promote timely intervention.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or emotional support.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of North Florida -

University of North Florida
07.2020

Associate of Arts, Florida State University’s Honors Program -

Florida State University

Skills

  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • Chemical Dependency and Eating Disorder Care
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Crisis Management and De-Escalation Techniques
  • Medication Administration
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Nursing Care Coordination
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Crisis Prevention Institute Training Level IV
  • Trauma-Informed Care Training
  • Certified Clinical Coach
  • Certified in AIDET and HEART

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lakeview Health
02.2024 - Current

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
10.2020 - 02.2024

Baptist Medical Center Patient Care Technician – FLEX Team

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
06.2019 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of North Florida -

University of North Florida

Associate of Arts, Florida State University’s Honors Program -

Florida State University

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