Taylor Lewis
Wynantskill,NY
Summary
Compassionate care provider with a strong track record of reliability. Proven flexibility, accountability, and therapeutic communication. Skilled in critical thinking, attention to detail, time management, and multitasking. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
St. Peter’s Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
- Performed endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP and other therapeutic interventions.
- Administered intravenous medications and monitored their effects on the patient.
- Provided care to patients with a variety of gastrointestinal issues including ulcers, GERD, IBD and colorectal cancer.
- Educated families about endoscopic procedures and treatments available to their loved ones.
- Monitored anesthesia during endoscopic procedures while assessing vital signs of the patient.
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Care Physicians
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Troy, NYSkills
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Data Collection
- IV management
- Medical assessment
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Precepting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chart updating
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Discharge coordination
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Treatment Planning
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Taking vitals
- SBAR communication
- Patient Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- ACLS Certification, 03/01/23
- BLS Certification, 11/01/22
Accomplishments
- The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
St. Peter’s Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
02.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Care Physicians
04.2019 - 01.2021
- ACLS Certification, 03/01/23
- BLS Certification, 11/01/22
Associates of Science - Nursing
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
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