Taylor Weems
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lake Regional Hospital
Sunrise Beach, Missouri
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff and nursing students, promoting best practices and efficient patient care.
- Evaluated and adjusted care plans based on ongoing patient assessments and feedback.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care plans for critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Complete basic and focused assessments on medical-surgical-level patients.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Carry out physician orders, including but not limited to obtaining vital signs, accurate I's and O's, IV insertion, wound care, central line care, Foley catheter insertion and removal, and medication administration.
Nurse Care Coordinator
Housing Works
Manhattan, NY
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Triage walk-in clients through assessment and evaluation to determine further evaluation necessities.
- Provide immunizations, injections, breathing treatments, wound care, medication management, and assistance in procedures.
- Perform managerial functions, such as responsibility for clinic staffing, planning, unit supplies, MA supervisor, and conducting morning huddles.
- Lead and coordinate quality improvement projects and presentations for the clinic.
Registered Nurse
Medix
Manhattan, New York
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Conduct COVID-19 testing.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Nurse Technician
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Overland Park, Kansas
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Assist patients in performing ADLs.
- Document, or otherwise report, observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Record vital signs as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker University School of Nursing
Topeka05-2020
Skills
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Physical assessments
- Care plan development
- Documentation and charting
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
TNCC
PALS
Accomplishments
Rising Star Nurse Excellence Nominee 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lake Regional Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse Care Coordinator
Housing Works
01.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Medix
08.2020 - 01.2021
Nurse Technician
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker University School of Nursing