Taylor Mangan
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Student Nurse with hands-on experience at Yuma Regional Medical Center. Proficient in medication administration and patient advocacy, I excelled in delivering high-quality care and monitoring vital signs. My strong communication and teamwork abilities enhanced patient rapport and supported effective treatment outcomes. Committed to maintaining strict infection control protocols.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' needs, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
- Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Pain assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Patient advocacy
- Bedside charting
- HIPAA guidelines
- Catheter care
- Care plan management
- Epic EHR software
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2024
- CPR (American Heart Association), 2024
- ZEROSuicide Counseling on Access to Lethal Means, 2025
Languages
American Sign Language
Interests
- Reading
- Hiking
- Dancing
- Drawing and Painting
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Mindfulness Practices
Timeline
Student Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Northern Arizona University