Taylor Zamora
Ruskin,FL
Summary
Current nursing school student at Galen College of Nursing. Graduating with an associate in nursing, March 2024. Enthusiastic Nurse Extern with expertise in observing patient conditions, drawing blood specimens for testing and ambulation assistance. Compassionate and collaborative individual offering 2 years of experience working in high patient volume environment under supervision of registered nurse.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Specializing in Women's Services, encompassing responsibilities across Labor and Delivery, OB Triage, Mother-Baby, and the Level 3 NICU
- Trained to assist in various aspects of vaginal deliveries, including setting up labor tables, collecting cord blood, obtaining placenta for pathology, and providing post-delivery support to acclimate new mothers
- Collaborated with nursing staff to check in patients, administer iron infusions, set up toco and ultrasound monitors, initiate IVs, draw labs, and maintain room organization throughout the day
- Contributed to the 48-hour post-delivery care by routinely monitoring and recording new mothers' vitals and blood glucose levels
- Assisted in newborn care, including bathing, obtaining blood glucose levels, and conducting phenylketonuria tests
- Executed front desk clerical duties involving communication with social workers, doctors, Labor and Delivery, and Mother-Baby units
- Aided nurses in patient transfers, provided emotional support to new mothers, and actively participated in the cuddler program, offering comfort to neonates and reading books during their healing process
- Throughout these roles, demonstrated strong communication skills, compassion, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida Blake Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked side by side with RNs aiding in the care of multiple patients activities of daily living
- Including but not limited to, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring according to the individual care plans
- Routinely monitored and recorded patient vitals and blood glucose levels
- Respected patients privacy and dignity, upholding all hospital policies and HIPPA regulations
- Delivered safe bedside care to 20+ patients while prioritizing their needs
- Built trustful and long-lasting professional relationships with patients, their families, and fellow coworkers.
Small Business Owner
Aspen Rose and Co
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
- Remained up to date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
Server
Dave and Busters
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Worked with a POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Bussed and reset tables to keep the dining room and work areas clean
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
Dental Assistant/ Front Receptionist
Mid County Dental
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Answered a multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
Dental Assistant
McDowell Orthodontics
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Performed general chair-side duties
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Associates in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL03.2024
A.S. Dental Assisting -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL06.2015
A.S. General Education -
St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL06.2014
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Physiology Understanding
- ICD-9 forms
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Intake and discharge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Feeding Assistance
Timeline
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida Blake Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023
Small Business Owner
Aspen Rose and Co
06.2019 - 04.2022
Server
Dave and Busters
10.2017 - 01.2020
Dental Assistant/ Front Receptionist
Mid County Dental
12.2015 - 09.2017
Dental Assistant
McDowell Orthodontics
02.2015 - 12.2015
Associates in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
A.S. Dental Assisting -
Hillsborough Community College
A.S. General Education -
St Petersburg College
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