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Taylor McLaurin

Registered Nurse
South Holland,IL

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at UChicago Medicine, specializing in patient management and nursing staff leadership. Excelled in delivering high-quality patient care, implementing effective infection control measures, and mentoring new staff. Demonstrated exceptional ability to prioritize critical nursing interventions, enhancing patient outcomes and staff development.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

UChicago Medicine
08.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition
  • Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations
  • Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response
  • Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions

Registered Nurse

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Prentice
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Education

Master of Science - Nurse Executive

Chamberlain University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL
05.2020 - 01.2023

Skills

  • Initiated the development of a Unit-Based Council for primary care nurses, establishing a structured forum for shared governance, collaborative problem-solving, and nursing practice improvement
  • Coordinated council launch by gaining leadership approval, recruiting engaged members, and creating meeting agendas aligned with organizational goals
  • Facilitated discussions that resulted in actionable practice changes, improving workflow efficiency and nurse engagement
  • Applied strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and consensus building to address unit-level challenges and promote a culture of continuous improvement
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate evidence-based practice into patient care and align initiatives with UChicago Medicine’s mission and quality objectives

Certification

Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UChicago Medicine
08.2024 - Current

Basic Life Support

03-2024

Registered Nurse

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Prentice
02.2023 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
05.2020 - 01.2023

Master of Science - Nurse Executive

Chamberlain University
05.2001 -

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