Taylor Motzko
Cokato,MN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. I am seeking a career that offers continued growth in knowledge and education. Offering caring bedside manner, patient centered care and commitment to continued professional training and education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Good Samaritan Society
08.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Assisted with regulatory compliance efforts by conducting audits, addressing deficiencies, and providing guidance on necessary improvements related to infection control standards.
Clinical Care Manager
Good Samaritan Society
06.2023 - Current
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, providers, and insurance companies to ensure continuity of care across multiple settings.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to enhanced clinical workflows and improved patient outcomes.
- Provided ongoing education for patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment options, self-management strategies, and available resources for support.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing timely, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care management services.
Registered Nurse, Acute Care
Good Samaritan Society
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Improved patient safety by conducting routine checks to ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
- Utilized advanced technology to accurately monitor vital signs and make informed clinical decisions based on real-time data analysis.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, preventive care measures, and at-home recovery strategies.
- Delegated tasks efficiently, optimizing team performance while maintaining a high standard of patient care delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and formulate appropriate interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes and Services
01.2015 - 01.2020
Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing -
Rasmussen University
01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
01.2015
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Acute care
- Long term Care
- Patient Education
- Time management
- Leadership Qualities
- Infection Control
- Problem-solving abilities
- Care Coordination
- Patient Management
- Staff Management
- Quality Assurance Controls
Licensecertificate
- Registered Nurse, Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewed, 2023
- Infection Prevention Certification
Personal Information
Registered Nurse
Infection Preventionist
Clinical Care Manager
Certification
Infection Prevention Certification
BLS
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Good Samaritan Society
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Care Manager
Good Samaritan Society
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Acute Care
Good Samaritan Society
04.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes and Services
01.2015 - 01.2020
Associate's Degree in Nursing -
Rasmussen University
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
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