Medical-surgical Nursing
Taylor Smith
Registered Nurse
Covington,LA
Summary
Highly motivated, hardworking, compassionate Nursing Professional with 1 year behavioral health experience along with 2 years nursing school clinical experience in various fields of nursing. Total patient care and patient advocacy oriented, through safe and effective implementation of knowledge and skills. Effective in developing, altering, and implementing care plans based on patient's health care needs. Desire to provide consistent, high quality level of care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Covington Behavioral
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided therapeutic crisis intervention techniques when necessary to de-escalate potentially harmful situations involving patients or staff members.
- Maintained timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of patient care, progress, and responses to treatment plans.
- Assessed and reported changes in patients'' mental status, working closely with treatment team to appropriately adjust care plans for a wide variety of patients including: Detox, Acute Psych, Veterans, and Adolescent units.
- Advocated for and established strong rapport with patients and families by listening empathetically, providing emotional support, and addressing concerns promptly.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
2 2019 - 07.2023
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to treat and care for patients in a Medical-surgical hospital setting.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Pharmacy Associate
Walmart
07.2013 - 08.2018
- Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Maintained HIPAA guidelines and standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA 08.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Communication
Teamwork
Ethics
Readiness for enhanced education
Effective patient monitoring
Adaptability
Interests
Behavioral Health
Continuing Education
Compassionate Care and Empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Covington Behavioral
08.2023 - 04.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
08.2014 - 12.2018
Pharmacy Associate
Walmart
07.2013 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
2 2019 - 07.2023