Taylor Strickland
Strawberry Plains,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate medical professional with over 12 years of diverse experience in assisted living, long-term care facilities, memory care dementia units, and critical care centers. Exceptional communication and teamwork abilities foster collaborative environments that enhance patient outcomes. I have a proven track record in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, along with strong problem-solving and organizational skills that streamline operations and improve efficiency. I am committed to advancing my healthcare practices through continuous learning and adaptation to new challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Technician & CNA
Brookdale Park Place Senior Living
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Assessing medication impacts/uses
- Pharmaceutical and therapeutic administration; 110-bed facility
- Offering quality care to improve patient well-being
- Promoting a safe, culturally competent, professional work environment
- Monitoring and communicating condition variations
Resident Care Coordinator
Avamere Health Services (Previously Brookdale SH)
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Pharmaceutical administration and provision
- Guide, train, and manage medication technicians and care staff
- Employee roster management; 15-person roster
- Administer inventory management and inspect 4 medication carts and med room following pharmacy standards
- Proficient in Paper MAR, ALIS, MatrixCare and PointClickCare systems. Utilized these to optimize patient information workflows, streamline document processing and improve operational efficiency. Enhanced team productivity through effective software training and support.
- Tasked with systematizing and retaining state-regulated medical records for 80-bed facility
- Assessing and ensuring adherence to state and federal compliance guidelines for provided care
- Accountable for clinical budget management and private/medicaid medical inventory control
- Create and manage efficient care strategies
- Identify, track, and communicate condition changes appropriately
- Resolve patient and staff disputes/concerns in a professional, courteous manner
- Facilitated communication within entire multidisciplinary team
- Executed monthly, quarterly, and annual assessments of admissions and discharges. Guaranteed compliance with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) protocols. Analyzed admissions and discharge data to identify areas for improvement.
- Scheduling for appointment and continuity of care
CNA & Medication Technician
Brookdale SH (Bought Out by Avamere)
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Assessing medication impacts/uses
- Pharmaceutical and therapeutic administration; 80 bed facility
- Offering quality care to improve patient well-being
- Promoting a safe, culturally competent and professional work environment
- Revision assistance in updating patient care plans
- Monitoring and communicating condition variations
Education
Veterinary Assistant Certification -
Carrington College
Spokane, WA01-2020
General Education With An Emphasis - Communications And Psychology
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06-2014
High School Diploma - undefined
East Valley High School
Spokane, WA01-2012
Skills
- Clinical patient support and advocacy
- Medical documentation oversight
- Pharmaceutical inventory management
- Team training and supervision
- Care coordination expertise
- Staffing, Scheduling
- Mentoring and coaching
- Office management and organization
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Pharmaceutical inventory managment
Recruitment and training
Employee and team development
Support, education and mentorship
Clinical office management, scheduling
Patient care & monitoring
Patient support & advocacy
Medical record documentation
Service planning/Care coordination
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Suppport Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification
Timeline
Medication Technician & CNA
Brookdale Park Place Senior Living
02.2022 - 09.2022
Resident Care Coordinator
Avamere Health Services (Previously Brookdale SH)
06.2018 - 01.2022
CNA & Medication Technician
Brookdale SH (Bought Out by Avamere)
05.2018 - 06.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
East Valley High School
Veterinary Assistant Certification -
Carrington College
General Education With An Emphasis - Communications And Psychology
Spokane Community College