Taylor Varrato
Cheshire ,CT
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse specializing in medical-surgical and behavioral health units. Expert in crisis management and verbal de-escalation, with a strong ability to foster patient/family relationships. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes and reducing readmissions through effective therapeutic care plans and exceptional communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Torrington, CT
04.2024 - Current
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of 6-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Speare Memorial Health
Plymouth, NH
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated nursing students and eased orientation process for newly employed nurses
Registered Nurse
Genesis HealthCare- Country Village Center
Lancaster, NH
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Littleton Regional Health
Littleton
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health Unit
Bristol Health
Bristol, CT
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Registered Nurse- Telemetry/Medsurge Unit
Bristol Health
Bristol, CT
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2018
Skills
- Crisis Management/Verbal De-escalation
- Patient/Family Relationships/Education)
- Care of PICC/Central Lines, other lines, drains, chest tubes, etc
- Wound Care
- Therapeutic Care Plans
- Excellent communication skills
Accomplishments
- Valedictorian of UConn School of Nursing's Class of 2018
- Daisy Award Recipient, 02/2020
Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider
American Heart Association BLS Provider
NH Nursing License- 089992-21
CT Nursing License- 151235
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Speare Memorial Health
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Genesis HealthCare- Country Village Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Littleton Regional Health
12.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health Unit
Bristol Health
02.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse- Telemetry/Medsurge Unit
Bristol Health
07.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Connecticut