Taylor Walker
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Mary Washington Healthcare, excelling in care across the lifespan, including newborn to end of life care. Passionate about the beginning of life for new parents and newborns alike. Working to make a difference in the lives of those who need support most by bringing forth compassionate nursing care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mary Washington Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Orthopedics November 2021-July 2023, Mother Baby July 2023-Current.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Newborn care, including baths, diapering, and feedings.
- Postpartum care for new moms, such as changing postpartum dressings and clothing, ambulation, helping to breastfeed.
- Newborn discharge paperwork: metabolic screenings, CHD screenings, bilirubin levels.
- Front desk work: transferring records, answering phones, opening locked units doors, ensuring safety of infants by checking HUGS system alerts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA12.2024
High School Diploma -
Eastern View High School
Culpeper, VA05.2021
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Newborn Care
- Postpartum Care
References
- Sarah DeRiggi MSN, RN, RNC-NIC: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse, UVA Children's Hospital. (434) 465-3514 SD4SD@uvahealth.org
- Dr. Janet Atarthi-Dugan, CCRN-K, CNE. Director of Nursing, University of Mary Washington. jatarthi@umw.edu
- Pamela Dennis, RN. Adjunct Professor, Northern Virginia Community College. pdennis6169@email.vccs.edu
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mary Washington Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Washington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Eastern View High School