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 -