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Taylor Schwencke

Waldwick

Summary

Recent nursing graduate with extensive clinical rotation experience and a strong foundation in patient assessment, clinical judgment, and evidence-based care. Experienced Senior Caregiver with a demonstrated ability to deliver compassionate bedside care, assist with activities of daily living, and monitor patient conditions. Eager to contribute strong critical thinking, time management, and teamwork skills in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Student

Holy Name Medical Center
Teaneck, NJ
08.2024 - 05.2026
  • Geriatric Medical-Surgical
  • Neurology Unit
  • ICU
  • Renal/Dialysis Unit
  • Labor and Delivery
  • Emergency Department
  • Psychiatric Unit
  • Adler Aphasia Center (Observation)
  • Hospice (Observation)
  • Cardiac Catheterization (Observation)
  • Endoscopy (Observation)
  • Operating Room (Observation)
  • Interventional Radiology (Observation)

In-Home Senior Caregiver

Private Family
Waldwick, NJ & Hawthorne, NJ
10.2025 - Current
  • Assist clients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
  • Monitor client health status, reporting changes to family members and healthcare professionals.
  • Administer medications and managed schedules to ensure timely treatment adherence.
  • Provide companionship to clients, fostering emotional well-being and social interaction.
  • Implement strategies to improve client mobility and physical activity levels.
  • Collaborate with family members to address concerns and adjust care approaches accordingly.
  • Ensure clients'' safety by performing regular home safety assessments and making necessary adjustments.
  • Assist clients in meeting medical appointments and other engagements promptly through reliable transportation services coordination.
  • Maximize client independence through skill-building exercises tailored to each individual''s abilities and limitations.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients and families alike, ensuring overall comfort and peace of mind during the caregiving process.
  • Manage household tasks efficiently while maintaining a clean living environment for the seniors I cared for daily.

Caregiver

Private Family
Ramsey, NJ
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Cared for four children ages 8-16 years old and created a safe, nurturing, creative and learning home environment while their parents were at work. Supervised activities, assisted with homework and safely transported children to and from designated after-school activities.

Counter Associate

Italian Riviera
Waldwick, NJ
11.2020 - 09.2024
  • Prepared sandwiches and other menu items in a fast-paced food service environment. Operated the cash register and processed customer payments accurately. Answered phones and handled takeout orders and customer inquiries. Provided friendly customer service while managing multiple tasks. Maintained clean and organized workstations in accordance with food safety standards

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Captain of Cheer Team
Waldwick, NJ
09.2018 - 11.2019

Led team of 30 cheerleaders through three practices a week for two years. In an unprecedented majority, was voted by peers as team captain as a junior, and again as a senior. Hosted and fostered community events.

Education

Diploma of Nursing -

Holy Name Medical Center Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
05.2026

Nursing Pre-Requisites -

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
06.2024

Psychology -

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
06.2023

High School Diploma - undefined

Waldwick High School
Waldwick, NJ
06.2020

Skills

  • Time management, collaboration, and empathy
  • Ability to adapt quickly
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Excellent communication skills
  • CPR certified, Basic Life Support
  • Emotional support
  • Compassionate care
  • Bed baths & personal hygiene assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring (manual & electronic)
  • Medication administration (oral, IM, subcutaneous, IV if applicable)
  • Wound care & dressing changes
  • Foley catheter insertion & care
  • IV insertion & maintenance
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Patient mobility & transfers (safe patient handling)
  • Oxygen therapy & pulse oximetry

Timeline

In-Home Senior Caregiver

Private Family
10.2025 - Current

Caregiver

Private Family
09.2024 - 08.2025

Clinical Student

Holy Name Medical Center
08.2024 - 05.2026

Counter Associate

Italian Riviera
11.2020 - 09.2024

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Captain of Cheer Team
09.2018 - 11.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Waldwick High School

Diploma of Nursing -

Holy Name Medical Center Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing

Nursing Pre-Requisites -

Bergen Community College

Psychology -

Montclair State University