Taylor Stearns
Orlando,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Orlando Health
Ocoee, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for clinical operations.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare personnel to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Monitored daily operations of the nursing department, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy implementation.
- Provided education regarding disease processes and treatments to nurses, physicians, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to assess patients' progress and develop treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Orlando, FL
07.2021 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Orlando Health
Ocoee, FL
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided direct patient care to individuals with a variety of medical and trauma conditions.
- Assessed patients' needs and implemented appropriate interventions in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols and standards of practice.
- Performed nursing assessments including physical, psychosocial and spiritual assessment of the patient and family.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for development of individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Prioritized tasks based on acuity level of patients in order to provide safe and quality care.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities by providing direction to ensure smooth operations within the department.
- Delegated tasks to staff nurses within scope of practice while ensuring safety and quality care was provided at all times.
- Supported new staff members by providing guidance during orientation period through hands-on training or classroom instruction.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Orlando Health
Ocoee, FL
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Altamonte Springs, FL
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
CNA
East Orlando Health and Rehab Center
Orlando, FL
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
CNA
Western Hills Retirement Village
Temple, TX
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
CNA
AlzCare
Temple, TX
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwinnett Institute
Orlando, FL07.2017
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Evaluation
- Performance Monitoring
- Healthcare Delivery
- Quality Control
- Employee Relations
- Patient Care
- Staff Development
- Staff Leadership
- Discharge Planning
- Medical Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Clinical Supervision
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- MSBC
- TNCC
- NIH
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Orlando Health
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
07.2021 - Current
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Orlando Health
02.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Orlando Health
10.2017 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2018
CNA
East Orlando Health and Rehab Center
07.2014 - 12.2017
CNA
Western Hills Retirement Village
01.2009 - 01.2014
CNA
AlzCare
06.2006 - 06.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwinnett Institute
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- MSBC
- TNCC
- NIH
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