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
Fort Wayne, IN
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
Fort Wayne, IN
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, IN05.2017
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
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Huntington University