Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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TAYLOR MEADOWS

Calvert City,KY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

United Hospital - Neuro/Spine IMC
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Cared for patients experiencing stroke, seizures, substance withdrawal, encephalopathy, as well as post-surgical spinal patients
  • Performed frequent neuro assessments and utilized the NIHSS to evaluate stroke progression

Registered Nurse

University Of New Mexico Hospital - PCU
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Closely monitor acute conditions such as Afib RVR, sepsis, COPD and CHF exacerbations, hypo and hypertensive crises, STEMIs and NSTEMIs, DKA, and CVAs at a 6:1 nurse to patient ratio

Registered Nurse

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center - ED
09.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse

Barnes Jewish Hospital - Pulmonary PCU
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed airways and monitored oxygenation status for respiratory failure patients utilizing ventilators, positive pressure ventilation, and other high-flow oxygen delivery devices
  • Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team in the treatment of patients with severe pulmonary disease undergoing intensive pulmonary and physical rehabilitation
  • Provided extensive education to patients regarding respiratory care and hygiene, including post lung resection, transplant, and tracheotomy

Registered Nurse

Elkhart General Hospital - IMC
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided proficient treatment of patients experiencing DKA requiring insulin infusion, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory failure requiring BiPAP or high flow nasal cannula, heart failure/arrhythmias, and post-surgical cares
  • Maintained time management and prioritization while providing excellent care for 4 to 5 patients on a 32 bed unit

Registered Nurse

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center - ED
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on arrival to ER during initial phases of acute illness or trauma
  • Efficiently collaborated with various ER professionals to ensure effective patient care, performed medical procedures, such as EKG, venipuncture, moderate sedation, cardiac monitoring, vital sign monitoring, splinting, and drug administration
  • Managed care of patients experiences life-threatening medical problems requiring high intensity therapies and intervention, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiac arrest

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

TriStar Centennial Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Provided post-operative care for the following: cardiac catheterization, TAVR
  • Mitraclip, pacemaker placement, cardioversion, etc
  • Managed and implemented care to patients with a variety of cardiovascular needs such as heart failure, rapid atrial fibrillation, angina, and myocardial infarction

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Murray State University
2018

Skills

    • Patient Triage
    • Organization
    • Adaptability
      • Teamwork
      • IV Management
      • EHR: Epic, Cerner, Meditech

Additional Information

  • Registered Nurse, State of MN
  • Registered Nurse, State of KY

Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Red Cross)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
  • BLS (AHA)
  • NIHSS Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

United Hospital - Neuro/Spine IMC
06.2023 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse

University Of New Mexico Hospital - PCU
02.2023 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center - ED
09.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse

Barnes Jewish Hospital - Pulmonary PCU
04.2021 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse

Elkhart General Hospital - IMC
12.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center - ED
03.2020 - 12.2020

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

TriStar Centennial Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Murray State University
TAYLOR MEADOWS