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Taylor Rittner

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Passionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record currently at Aya Healthcare to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills at Parkview. Enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional direct patient care and clinical judgment, I am skilled in unparalleled compassion and empathy, advocating for patient and family needs, and significantly improving healthcare delivery by prioritizing safety and quality care.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Greystone Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting their independence and wellbeing.
  • Provided emotional support to residents and their families, establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Lutheran Hospital
03.2018 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Patient Care Technician

Lutheran Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2018
  • 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.
  • Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Huntington University
Huntington, IN
05.2017

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Clinical judgement
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Flexibility
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Wound Care

Certification

  • BLS-American Heart Association Oct. 2024

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Greystone Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Lutheran Hospital
03.2018 - 06.2021

Patient Care Technician

Lutheran Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2018
  • BLS-American Heart Association Oct. 2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Huntington University
Taylor Rittner