Taylor Purcell
Rolling Prairie,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Dunes Hospice LLC
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Communicated daily with interdisciplinary team including, physicians, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, and volunteers
- Developed and implemented individualized plan of care via computerized documentation
- Utilized critical thinking, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Maintained comfort and quality of life for terminally ill patients.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Managed physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families as they journey through end-of-life issues
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Oncology/Pediatrics
Franciscan Health
12.2016 - 01.2021
- Conducted daily patient assessments, documented findings, monitored patient status, utilized clinical reasoning skills to determine when orders/interventions were warranted, and intervened accordingly
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, physical therapists, nursing assistants and others to ensure patients’ needs are met
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Educated patients and family members to ensure continuity of care post discharge
- Administered medications via various routes in a safe and timely manner.
Registered Nurse - Ortho/Neuro/Trauma
Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Receive patient’s from PACU, monitor post op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, review post op orders, orient patient to unit, and review plan of care
- Setup and maintain various components of orthopedic equipment
- Enhance patient status to return to baseline function or better, using multimodal approach and communicate with various therapies and resources
- Manage pain effectively, implementing position changes, cold therapy, activity, timely administration of analgesics with consideration of prior function.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
ITT Technical Institute-Indianapolis
South Bend, IN08.2015
Skills
- Compassionate and caring with exceptional ability to provide support and education
- Strong clinical judgement and time management
- Symptom management
- Detail oriented with a strong knowledge of nursing practice and standards
- Experienced in providing direct patient care
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Certification
- RN License Compact – 28228166C
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Dunes Hospice LLC
01.2021 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Oncology/Pediatrics
Franciscan Health
12.2016 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse - Ortho/Neuro/Trauma
Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2016
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
ITT Technical Institute-Indianapolis
- RN License Compact – 28228166C
- BLS Certification
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