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Taylor McConnell

New Bern,NC

Summary

Hardworking and reliable Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in caring for diverse populations and conditions in a fast paced and collaborative environment. Proven to be a compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families with the goal to improve quality of comfort and quality of life.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Carolina East Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
  • Worked as unit charge nurse and preceptor while providing direct quality nursing care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, enteral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses for safety and effectiveness
  • Work closely with interdisciplinary team members for improvement of patient care and patient outcomes.
  • Identified alterations in patient's baselines and intervened / stabilized patients during emergencies with knowledge and skills gained from BLS and ACLS certified training.
  • EKG and telemetry reading and monitoring
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Nephrology

Carolina East Medical Center
12.2020 - 07.2022
  • Performed ongoing assessments for up to 7 Patients, administered medications per Physician orders and ensured competent nursing care was provided under supervision of a Registered charge Nurse.
  • Documented patient findings and assessments promptly
  • Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals with personalized care and ongoing assistance alongside interprofessional team embers.
  • Identified alterations in patient's baselines and intervened with knowledge and skills gained from BLS / CPR certified training.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (RN)

Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
06.2022

Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
12.2020

Skills

  • Direct Quality Nursing Care
  • Medication Administration and Monitoring Patient Response
  • Intravenous Access insertion and IV pump management
  • Preoperative and Postoperative Medical-Surgical and Cardiothoracic Patients
  • Chest Tube Monitoring, Wound and Ostomy Care, Nasogastric tube placement and maintenance, Foley Catheter Insertion and Maintenance
  • Tracheostomy Care and Maintenace
  • Wound and Ostomy Care, Nasogastric tube placement and maintenance, Foley Catheter Insertion and Maintenance
  • Infection prevention
  • EKG and Telemetry recording and monitoring
  • Strong clinical and communication skills with the collaboration of an interprofessional team
  • Diligent and accurate recording an documentation
  • Patient and family education and support

Accomplishments

    Nursing Awards

  • Daisy Award, 2021
  • Daisy Award, 2023

Certification

Nursing License and Certifications

  • Registered Nursing License

- License #: 347085

- Compact Status: NC / Multi-State

- Expires: 10/31/2025


  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

- eCard Code: 225419897599

- Expires: 11/2024


  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

- eCard Code: 245401714107

- Expires: 09/2025





Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Carolina East Medical Center
07.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse, Nephrology

Carolina East Medical Center
12.2020 - 07.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (RN)

Craven Community College

Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Craven Community College
Taylor McConnell