Taylor Pequignot
Senior Professional Staff Nurse II
East Berlin,PA
Summary
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UPMC Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
UPMC West Shore
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC West Shore
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Gettysburg, PA 12-2020
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Respiratory maintenance
- Endotracheal intubation
- Renal function management
- Documentation and reporting
- Task and work prioritization
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Adaptable and flexible
- Honest and dependable
- Resource utilization
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Hemodialysis
- Cortrak Superuser (Assisted Feeding Tube Insertion)
- Ultrasound Guided IV Insertion
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UPMC Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
UPMC West Shore
01.2021 - 10.2021
Patient Care Technician
UPMC West Shore
12.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
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