Taylor R. Stump
United Hospital Center
Buckhannon,WV
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in delivering patient care and ensuring high standards of practice. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient assessment, and care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Staff Nurse
5 Years 3 Months- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered chemotherapy and supportive care to oncology patients, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and symptoms, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments and physician directives.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
- Developed effective time management strategies that allowed for efficient prioritization of tasks within the fast-paced oncology unit environment, ensuring timely completion of essential duties without compromising patient care quality.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Travel Nurse
1 Year 11 Months- Traveled to various states to meet staffing needs across diverse facilities with varying trauma levels.
- Precepted new staff and travelers, facilitating their integration into the facility.
- Treats patients along the complete lifespan, as well as post mortem care.
- Supported co-workers with tasks and offered additional help after shift.
- Follows all regulations of the hospital settings.
- Follows all PPE requirements for all contact requirements including COVID-19.
- Provided staffing support across various healthcare facilities.
Staff Nurse
2 Years 11 Months- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
- Administer medications via intravenous, injection, oral, and gastric tube methods, ensuring accurate delivery and patient safety.
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions. Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs.
- Prioritize nursing care for critically ill patients by assessing data and identifying urgent needs, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions. Assess patients' age-specific needs and adjust care plans to address those needs.
- Assist physicians with procedures including bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion, facilitating efficient patient care.
- Ensured dignified post-mortem care in accordance with medical protocols.
- Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
- Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics.
- Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.
- Provide post-mortem care.
Catering Staff
5 Years- Set up buffet line tables with decorations, linens, silverware, and glassware to create inviting dining experience.
- Checked with customers to confirm meal satisfaction and addressed any concerns promptly.
- Ensured tables were cleaned thoroughly to provide a pleasant experience for incoming guests. or counters after patrons have finished dining.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Skills
Health technology management
Protocol adherence
Patient privacy compliance
Time Management
Attention to detail
Active Listening
Chemotherapy administration
Teamwork and collaboration
Critical thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Patient Advocacy
Electronic Health Records
Certification
- BLS
- Allscripts Charting
- EPIC Charting
- Meditec Charting
- Cerner Charting
- Educational Training for Midline Insertion
- Chemotherapy and Immunotherpy Certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse
United Hospital Center
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
Travel Nurse
Flexcare Medical Staffing
01.2019 - 12.2020Read More
Staff Nurse
Camden Clark Medical Center
01.2016 - 12.2018Read More
Catering Staff
Aladdin Food Management Service
06.2009 - 06.2014Read More
Davis and Elkins College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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