Taylor Pennington
CHI St Vincent Hot Springs
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Compassionate RN with expertise in patient education and advocacy, medication administration, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration, while maintaining rapport with patients and families.
Work History
RN
2 Years 7 Months- Educated families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions and care adjustments.
- 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.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN
4 Months- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance clinical skills and stay updated on best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN
2 Months- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure appropriate responses to treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
IV medication administrationn
Patient documentation
Patient education
Patient counseling
Family advocacy
Documentation and charting
Infection control
ACLS certification
Discharge planning
Direct patient care
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Ambulatory care nursing certification- AMBC-BC
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life support
Timeline
RN
CHI St Vincent Hot Springs
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
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Central Arkansas Pediatric Clinic
09.2023 - 01.2024Read More
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UAMS Hospital
07.2023 - 09.2023Read More
Henderson State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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