Taylor Lilly
Saint Albans
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Excited to expand knowledge in all things nursing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
Charleston
06.2022 - Current
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Volunteer Firefighter
West Side Fire Department
Saint Albans
09.2017 - 03.2023
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
Nurse Extern
CAMC General Hospital
Charleston
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported post-operative care, monitoring patient recovery and reporting to RN.
- Recorded patient medical history and reported changes in condition to the nurse in charge.
- Monitored laboratory test results and communicated any abnormal findings to physicians or nurses.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
Nursing Assistant
CAMC General Hospital
Charleston
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV05-2022
High School Diploma -
St. Albans High School
Saint Albans05-2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Collaborative care
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- Licensed RN
- Professionalism
- Medication and IV administration
- Trauma nursing core course
- IV management
- Patient management
- Flow sheet charting
- SBAR communication
- Critical thinking
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Extern
CAMC General Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2022
Nursing Assistant
CAMC General Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019
Volunteer Firefighter
West Side Fire Department
09.2017 - 03.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
High School Diploma -
St. Albans High School