Taylor Thomas
El Paso
Summary
Registered Nurse with foundational knowledge in clinical nursing and over five years of hands-on LPN experience gained through working. Experience in Wound Care, Correctional Nursing, and direct patient care as a Charge Nurse to COVID-19 nursing and Home Health Nursing. Able to demonstrate strong skills in teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, triaging, patient assessments, infection prevention and mental health care. After taking time to deal with family matters, and to further my education as a nurse, I am now fully prepared to establish a career as a Registered Nurse and make meaningful contributions to the community of El Paso with a commitment to patient care and a drive to establish longevity with a nursing employer.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Cimaron Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Assessed patients' lab results, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded Point Click Care documenting system.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using PCC.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Correctional LPN
YES CARE–DACDC
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated and administered medication, therapeutic agents and treatments to inmates.
- Provided emergency first aid care, check and recorded all vital signs.
- Overseen special pods of diabetics, mental health and prenatal.
- Obtained specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing.
- Recorded all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates were treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner.
LPN Charge Nurse
Vibra Life of El Paso Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 05.2022
- As a LPN in the inpatient rehabilitation setting, responsibilities included monitoring patients' vital signs, including their lab values, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height, and weight.
- Admitting new patients into the PCC system and all of their health history to keep files up to date.
- Receiving and giving detailed patient reports from hospitals such as Del Sol Medical Center, UMC, and The Hospitals of Providence.
- Daily tasks are to observe patients, perform thorough assessments, collect lab samples, and report and document changes in a patient's conditions.
- Administer various different medications, vaccinations and treatments in the clinical nursing setting, alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians, PA’s, NP’s, and RN’s.
COVID-19 LPN
Centro San Vicente
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Participated in infection control monitoring, implementation and recording of administration of Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations to be administered to patients of Centro San Vicente clinic.
- Monitored patients before, during, and at least 15 minutes after vaccine admiration for any adverse reactions.
- Educated patients prior to and after vaccine administration on what is to be expected, what an emergency situation looks like, how to help their body to recover, and when to return to the clinic for a second dose.
- Document on patients profiled date and time of vaccines and adverse reaction.
- Assisted clinic nurse with triage of patients with regular appointments and walk-in appointments with their PCP and provided education on their diagnoses, impairments and/or disabilities, medications and plan of care.
- Assisted with laboratory services, collecting and preparing samples for testing.
Home Health LPN
Urgent Care Home Health
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Performed at home patient assessments and communicated results to patients, family, physicians and care team. Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
- Reported patient hospitalizations, discharges, and physician appointments to notify the care team.
LPN–Charge Nurse and Wound Care LPN
Saint Giles Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Wound Care nurse and Charge nurse treating patient with issues such as diabetic ulcers, amputations, pressure ulcers of various stages, skin ailments and rashes, surgical wounds, and wounds requiring a wound-vac, alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians, LPN's and RN's.
- Supported skincare needs by diagnosing issues through weekly and monthly skin assessments and coordinating prescribed treatments.
- Modified patients treatment plans as indicated by patients responses and new physician orders.
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of nursing practice and wound treatments through various sanitizing techniques.
- Charted and documented progress notes and assessments of patient progress, ailments, symptoms as well as reflecting on care administered and patient responses in a timely manner.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX08.2019
High School Diploma -
Silva Health Magnet High School
El Paso, TX06.2013
Skills
- Adaptability: experience in adjusting to new systems and technologies and ability to stay flexible in the work place
- Geriatric nursing care: experienced in managing chronic health conditions, mobility and skin issues, and cognitive decline in the older adult population
- Patient education: experience in developing individualized teaching plans for families and patients on disease management, lifestyle changes, and preventive care
- Case management: experience working with health care team to coordinate multidisciplinary services to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization
- Emergency Care: experience in providing direct care in a fast-paced environment
- Triage Nursing: experience in providing professional nursing assessments and prioritize treatments according to urgency
- Patient Safety: experience providing patient education and emphasizing safety to patients and family members to reduce and prevent unnecessary harm or error
- Infection Prevention: experience in participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance infection control practices
- Mental health care: experience in building rapport with patients and facilitate open dialogue to manage acute mental health crises effectively
- Clinical judgment: experience with applying current evidence-based practice and reasoning to prioritize patient needs and interventions
Certification
- Texas BON RN License #: 1204662
- CPR and BLS Provider Certified through American Heart Association.
Languages
English
Spanish -semi fluent
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Cimaron Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2024 - 01.2025
Correctional LPN
YES CARE–DACDC
10.2022 - 10.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Vibra Life of El Paso Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 05.2022
COVID-19 LPN
Centro San Vicente
01.2021 - 05.2021
Home Health LPN
Urgent Care Home Health
06.2020 - 02.2021
LPN–Charge Nurse and Wound Care LPN
Saint Giles Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2019 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
El Paso Community College
High School Diploma -
Silva Health Magnet High School
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