Taylor Owen
Summary
Caring and compassionate student nurse with clinical experience involving all age groups and multiple healthcare settings. Ability to respond to emergencies efficiently and with a calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with a high-volume task load.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist
Bon Secours Mercy Health
11.2022 - Current
- Contributed to positive patient experiences through empathetic communication skills during blood draws and sample collections.
- Consistently met quotas for daily blood draw volume while maintaining high standards for puncture success rates.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Certified Phlebotomist
Foundation Health Partners
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Implemented therapeutic communication with patients while obtaining blood and sample collections.
- Responded to all trauma and code situations promptly to obtain blood samples.
- Followed infection control and sterile procedures while obtaining specimens in the operating room.
- Obtained blood samples via venipuncture during blood patch.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, efficiently managing multiple patients and tasks simultaneously without compromising quality of service.
- Assisted with training new phlebotomists, sharing best practices, and providing guidance on technique improvement.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Used appropriate PPE and infection control procedures to protect critically ill patients.
Clinic Technician
Foundation Health Partners
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked as a clinical technician under a sleep medicine physician.
- Obtained and documented patient vital signs, symptoms, and other necessary information during intake.
- Assisted physician with patient care when needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment.
- Scheduled patients over the phone and in person appropriately.
- Maintained effective communication with all healthcare team members to provide optimal care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightmore Home Care Of Kentucky
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Traveled to patients' homes to provide care.
- Assisted in activities of daily living such as dressing/undressing, using the restroom, bathing, and hygiene.
- Ensured the safety of patients while providing care.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs
- Maintained communication with the home care agency to stay updated with policies, procedures, and new tasks or requests.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Easter Seals - The Lily Pad
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted kids with disabilities in the activities of daily living such as meals, using the restroom, and transferring from one location to the other.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs.
- Provided food through tube feeding when necessary under appropriate supervision.
- Maintained a clean environment by sweeping, wiping down tables/countertops, and picking up dishes after meals.
- Observed and maintained documentation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Cared for residents in a long-term care facility.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assisted devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Obtained patient vital signs and weight and recorded intake and outtake information.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY05.2024
Skills
- Medical testing
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Blood collection techniques
- Safety protocols adherence
- Developmental disabilities
- Geriatric and pediatric patient care
- Decision making
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Red Cross
- ASCP Certified Phlebotomy Technician PBT
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist
Bon Secours Mercy Health
11.2022 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist
Foundation Health Partners
10.2020 - 10.2021
Clinic Technician
Foundation Health Partners
11.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightmore Home Care Of Kentucky
04.2018 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Easter Seals - The Lily Pad
08.2017 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
03.2017 - 07.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
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