Taylor Spencer
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse and family nurse practitioner seeking a fnp position in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting. With several years of clinical experience in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing holistic, high-quality care. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilization Review Nurse
Humana
Chicago
12.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient medical records to determine the appropriateness of requested services and procedures.
- Reviewed patient care plans for medical necessity and compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate treatment approvals.
Medical Management Specialist/Case Manager/UM
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
Downers Grove
11.2022 - 12.2025
Agency Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Administered injections, prescribed medications, and managed wound care, ensuring patients received essential medical support.
- Assisted patients with eating and bathing, promoting independence in daily activities and improving quality of life.
- Communicated with patient's family to provide advice, comfort, and post-discharge instructions, enhancing understanding of care needs.
Agency Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered injections, prescribed medications, and performed wound care to ensure effective basic medical treatment for patients.
- Provided advice, comfort, and release instructions to patients' families, enhancing patient support and care continuity.
- Worked in adult and pediatric medical-surgical unit providing patient care.
Acute, Emergency Room
LaRabida Children's Hospital
Chicago
07.2017 - 12.2021
- Accountable for the nursing care function, activities, and development of the Certified Nursing Assistants on the unit.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment.
- Generated innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve unit goals and resolve issues affecting patient services.
Agency Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted nursing responsibilities including assessments, medication administration, admissions, discharges, care plan development, and patient/family education to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Managed care of patients with competing priorities, ensuring safety and professionalism while providing quality nursing care.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans collaboratively.
Agency Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed care for multiple patients with competing priorities, ensuring safe, competent, and professional patient care
- Conducted nursing responsibilities including assessments, medication administration, admissions, discharges, care plan development, and patient/family education to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
- Provided patient care in diverse clinical settings throughout the hospital.
Agency Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Lake Forest
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided direct patient care in high-volume clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans.
- Perform general nursing responsibilities including assessment, medication administration, admissions and discharges, plan of care development, and patient/family education
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage care of patients with competing priorities while ensuring safe and professional patient care.
Registry Float Registered Nurse
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Evergreen Park
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Executed nursing responsibilities including assessments, medication administration, admissions, discharges, care plan development, and patient/family education to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse clinical settings.
- Conducted health assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
U.S. Nursing, University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked in general pediatric medical-surgical unit to support patient care.
- Completed 5-day work assignment during Illinois strike to maintain staffing levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- 5-day work assignment for Illinois Strike
Agency Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted nursing assessments, administered medications, managed admissions and discharges, developed care plans, and provided patient/family education
- Delivered patient care across multiple departments in the hospital.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided patient care in various departments across the hospital.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Assessed patient conditions, developing and implementing tailored care plans to address individual needs.
- Delivered direct patient care through comprehensive assessments and personalized treatment plans.
- Assessed a patient's condition and planned and implemented patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure coordinated care.
New Grad Float RN
Rush Oak Park Hospital
Oak Park
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Perform general nursing responsibilities including assessment, medication administration, admissions and discharges, plan of care development, and patient/family education
- Delivered direct patient care across multiple departments, ensuring adherence to individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting care as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans, enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI 03.2024 - 12.2025
Master of Business - Health Administration
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IllinoisBachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Utilization review
- Effective communication
- Healthcare collaboration
- Clinical guidelines
- Medical documentation
Timeline
Utilization Review Nurse
Humana
12.2025 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
03.2024 - 12.2025
Medical Management Specialist/Case Manager/UM
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
11.2022 - 12.2025
Agency Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
Agency Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021
Agency Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
Agency Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
Agency Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2021
Registry Float Registered Nurse
Little Company of Mary Hospital
11.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
U.S. Nursing, University of Chicago Medical Center
09.2019 - 09.2019
Acute, Emergency Room
LaRabida Children's Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2021
Agency Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
06.2015 - 06.2016
New Grad Float RN
Rush Oak Park Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Business - Health Administration
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University