Taylor Lindley
Pearl,MS
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Merit Health River Oaks
2021.09 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Deputy Clerk
City Of Pearl
2016.09 - 2021.09
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Prepared and executed official documents in Clerk's absence to facilitate timely transactions and departmental functions.
- Tracked internal legal documents and verified submittal to Clerk's office for signature and execution to comply with predetermined guidelines.
- Attended relevant board and committee meetings and work sessions and prepared minutes of assemblies to maintain transparency of office.
- Made travel arrangements for other employees' business trips, negotiating fair prices on behalf of company.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members.
Customer Service Representative
TrustCare Health
2019.05 - 2021.03
- Register patients according to established protocols.
- Assist patients with completing any necessary forms.
- Ensure patient information is accurate and up to date including insurance billing information.
- Maintain and manages patient records while following HIPAA guidelines.
- Manage incoming calls.
- Collect patient co-pays, deductibles, and past balances.
- Inquiries if all aspects of the patients visit exceeded. expectations and notes any deficiencies for forwarding to the Customer Service Manager for service recover action.
Veterinary Technician
Hometown Veterinary
2014.01 - 2016.09
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Education
Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS07.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS07.2017
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Caregiving Skills
- Active Listening
Certification
- Mississippi Board of Nursing : [Licensed Practical Nurse] - [September 15, 2023]
- Mississippi Board of Nursing : [Expanded Role IV Therapy] - [September 15, 2023]
- Mississippi Department of Health : [TB Skin Test Certification] - [October 13, 2022]
- American Red Cross : [Basic Life Support] - [August 23, 2023]
- American Heart Association : [CPR & AED] - [August 28, 2023]
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Merit Health River Oaks
2021.09 - Current
Customer Service Representative
TrustCare Health
2019.05 - 2021.03
Deputy Clerk
City Of Pearl
2016.09 - 2021.09
Veterinary Technician
Hometown Veterinary
2014.01 - 2016.09
Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hinds Community College
- Mississippi Board of Nursing : [Licensed Practical Nurse] - [September 15, 2023]
- Mississippi Board of Nursing : [Expanded Role IV Therapy] - [September 15, 2023]
- Mississippi Department of Health : [TB Skin Test Certification] - [October 13, 2022]
- American Red Cross : [Basic Life Support] - [August 23, 2023]
- American Heart Association : [CPR & AED] - [August 28, 2023]
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