Taylor Staples
MaineGeneral Health
Augusta,ME
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in direct patient care, IV and medication administration, and telemetry monitoring. Skilled in prioritizing care, documenting accurately in EMR/EHR, and advocating for patient and family needs. Focused on safe, continuous care and positive patient outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 6 Months- Completed comprehensive patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and monitored responses in accordance with physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Prioritized patient needs and responded promptly to changes in condition or acuity.
- Verified orders, lab results, and charting for accuracy to promote continuity of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Months- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Responded quickly to call lights and patient needs with compassionate care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Repositioned patients and maintained comfort, safety, and skin integrity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
5 Years 9 Months- Documented daily care accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported meal service, hydration, and intake tracking for assigned patients.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcer development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Years 9 Months- Communicated patient concerns clearly during shift handoffs and team coordination.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
- 3.6 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: Future Nurses Association
- Research Project: Barcode Scanning Implementation to Improve Patient Safety, Barcode Scanning Reduced Medication Errors by More Than Fifty Percent Annually
Skills
Patient assessments
Medication and IV administration
Documentation and charting via EMR/EHR
Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
Strong clinical judgment
Direct patient care
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Professional bedside manner
Precepting
Certification
- SHINE - Nurse Residency, MaineGeneral Health - 05/2025-02/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MaineGeneral Health
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
MaineGeneral Health
02.2025 - 05.2025Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Redington Fairview Hospital
05.2019 - 02.2025Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodlawn Nursing Home
04.2016 - 01.2021Read More
Kennebec Valley Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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