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Taylor Stephenson

Norfolk,MA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, care coordination, and case management in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Promedica Hospice
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
  • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Case Manager Patient Ratio of 20 patients

Registered Nurse

Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Phenix City, AL
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Nurse to 8 patients during shift

Registered Nurse

Rutledge State Prison
Columbus, GA
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Registered Nurse

MedFirst Staffing LLC
Columbus, GA
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Worked as Corrections Nurse during entirety of my employment
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS
12.2020

Skills

  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Triaging
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Patient Check-Ins
  • Setting Up Referrals
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Operational Standards

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Promedica Hospice
02.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse

Rutledge State Prison
01.2021 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse

MedFirst Staffing LLC
01.2021 - 07.2021

Associate of Arts - Nursing

East Mississippi Community College

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