Taylor Palma
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and driven new graduate nurse with a solid foundation in cardiac and critical care nursing, developed through a comprehensive nurse externship and preceptorship at Tucson Medical Center. Skilled in managing complex patient conditions in a cardiac step-down unit, with experience in advanced monitoring, stabilization, and evidence-based interventions. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver patient-centered care in high-acuity settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptorship - Cardiac Step Down Unit
Tucson Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered patient care in a high-acuity cardiac unit under the guidance of an experienced preceptor
- Gained advanced skills in cardiac monitoring and critical care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care
Critical Care Rotation
Northwest Select Specialty
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed care for medically complex patients requiring mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring
Nurse Externship - Cardiac Step Down Unit
Tucson Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced clinical skills through full-time, hands-on experience in a fast-paced cardiac unit
- Supported patient care plans, performed comprehensive assessments, and documented in Epic/Cerner
- Developed a strong understanding of evidence-based practices and the dynamic nature of cardiac care
Education
Associate of Nursing -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.2024
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2022
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- ECG Interpretation
- Critical Thinking and Rapid Decision-Making
- Code Blue and Emergency Response Experience
- Pain Management and Sedation Monitoring
- Advanced Patient Assessment Skills
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Cerner and Epic EHR documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 07/2025
Accomplishments
Jenny Dehaven Coomler Award Recipient – Recognized for outstanding dedication, compassion, and excellence in nursing practice, reflecting a commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Preceptorship - Cardiac Step Down Unit
Tucson Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Critical Care Rotation
Northwest Select Specialty
08.2024 - 11.2024
Nurse Externship - Cardiac Step Down Unit
Tucson Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Pima Community College
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 07/2025
Associate of Nursing -
Pima Community College
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