Taylor Thomas

• Administered medications via oral, IV, rectal, topical and intramuscular routes and monitored patients responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge in a very busy ED.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications & medical history to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Completed head to toe assessments on patients and reported findings in patients medical record.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Administered emergency care to patients in critical condition, ensuring timely interventions.
• Trained and mentored junior nurses on best practices in emergency response protocols.
• Streamlined triage processes, improving patient wait times and overall satisfaction rates.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions to guide treatment decisions.
• Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.

Manager: Cynthia Fackler 270-706-1642

Charge Nurse References: Jenny Mullins 270-872-9273 Chris Connors: 270-734-4095

• Conducted comprehensive forensic examinations for survivors of sexual assault, ensuring sensitive and empathetic care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement trauma-informed care protocols.
• Educated healthcare professionals on best practices for responding to sexual assault cases and patient support.
• Provided expert testimony in legal proceedings, articulating findings clearly to support justice processes.
• Ensured strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for all evidence collected during examinations, preserving its integrity for potential use in criminal proceedings.
• Reduced trauma for patients through compassionate care and effective communication techniques during examinations.
• Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
• Consulted nurses on team to improve service provided for each patient.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on emerging trends within the field of forensic nursing.
• Managed cases simultaneously, methodically working through each.
• Enhanced the quality of forensic evidence collected during examinations, ensuring accurate documentation and proper handling.
• Maintained open and neutral position to expedite communication with victims.
• Facilitated a safe environment for patients while gathering crucial information necessary to document assaults accurately.
• Supervisor contacts Tina Tapio, Stephanie Lawson office number 270-979-2149

• Obtaining vital signs and providing care to patients of all ages (newborn to geriatric), patient baths, bed changes, trash, laundry, feeding patients, obtaining a patient’s blood glucose, obtaining EKG’s, obtaining venous blood samples, setting up and assisting with pelvic exams, applying orthoglass splints, arm slings, ankle boots, participating in the Emergency Departments "critical care team" where I served a vital role of performing chest compressions during a cardiac arrest as well as any other duties listed previously. As of August 2021 I have also been able to work as a "nurse extern" in the department and have frequently been able to perform the additional duties under the supervision of the RN: accessing/de-accessing ports, urinary catheter insertion, NG tube insertion, peripheral IV catheter insertion, wound care.
• Computer software used at this facility T-System, EPIC
• Supervisors name: Cynthia Fackler 270-706-1642, Rate of pay: $17.75
• Two professional references:
• Jenny Mullins, RN & charge nurse 270-872-9273
• Chris Connors, RN & charge nurse 270-734-4095

•Obtained vital signs on patients

•Performed bed changes & bed baths

•Assisted patients with ambulation & personal hygiene