Taylor Williams
Pocatello,ID
Summary
Empathetic Registered Nurse with a strong background in patient monitoring and assessments. Known for excellent team coordination and infection control practices, dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and care quality through effective communication and advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gateway Transitional Care Center
Pocatello, ID
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge protocols.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, ID
06.2014 - 06.2024
- Postpartum and Maternal Assessment: Fundal checks, lochia assessment, and perineal/c-section incision care.
- Lactation Support and Education: Assisting with latching, breast feeding techniques, and pumping instructions.
- Neonatal Transition Care: Newborn physical assessments, glucose monitoring, and hyperbilirubinemia/phototherapy management.
- Maternal Complication Management: Monitoring for preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, and postpartum depression.
- Family-Centered Care: Providing compassionate parent education, discharge planning, and emotional support.
- Neonatal Critical Care
- Thermoregulation and feeding: Managing radiant warmers, incubators, and specialized gavage/tube feeding regiments.
- Emergency Response: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
- Developmental Care: Creating low-stimulation evnironments, positioning, and recognizing infant stress cues.
- Electronic Health Record (Epic).
- Multidisciplinary collaboration (working with lactation consultants, respiratory therapists, social workers, CPS, and physicians.
- Crisis intervention and clear concise communication.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID07-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Long-term care
- Mobility assistance
- Medical records management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gateway Transitional Care Center
06.2025 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
Portneuf Medical Center
06.2014 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University