Taylor Surber
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
UMC Hospital
Lubbock, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Facilitated successful surgeries by setting up equipment properly, positioning patients correctly, and performing necessary counts of instruments and supplies before each procedure.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
ICU Travel Nurse
BSA Hospital
Amarillo, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, California
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performances.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
ICU NURSE
UMC
Lubbock, Texas
06.2016 - 02.2021
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Mentored new ICU nurses, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance their professional growth and development.
- Improved patient satisfaction, providing compassionate care and clear communication about treatment plans.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN NURSING -
Texas Tech University-Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas05.2016
Skills
- Provided compassionate care to a wide variety of patient populations
- Provided nurse services for multiple clinical locations as assigned and needed
- Utilized standards of care and practice to guide care delivery
- EMR Systems
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- EPIC EMR
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Acute Illness
- BLS
- ACLS
- Operating room preparation
- Direct Patient Care
- Sterile technique
Ultrasound IV guided trained
Awards
Daisy Award
Certification
AORN Periop 101
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
UMC Hospital
05.2023 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
BSA Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - 01.2023
ICU NURSE
UMC
06.2016 - 02.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN NURSING -
Texas Tech University-Health Sciences Center