Taylor Woodyard
Manassas,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with an active RN, BSN license, eager to transition into the role of a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Seeking to broaden knowledge and skills by enrolling in the WGU PMHNP program. Committed to providing high-quality care and support to individuals facing mental health challenges. Passionate about making a positive impact on patients' lives and contributing to the field of mental healthcare.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN – Postpartum/ Level II NICU float
Sentara Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for neonates and their families.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care to ensure proper plan of care for neonate or postpartum mother.
- Care and assessment of neonate on respiratory support.
- Administer medications, vaccines, transfusions to neonate or postpartum patient (IV antibiotics, oral medications, platelet transfusion, etc).
- Keeping family members informed/ updated on patient plan of care.
- Attending high-risk deliveries.
RN – Travel Postpartum
UVA Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Care for and assessment on the postpartum patient and neonate.
- Care of high-risk antepartum patients (EFM monitoring, Magnesium administration, monitoring ADLs).
- Provide education to patients on care while in hospital and upon discharge.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for adverse reactions to medication or treatment.
- Administering magnesium and BP medications (IV labetolol/ PO nifedipine/ etc.) to the antepartum/postpartum patient
- Monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Float to NICU to care for feeder/grower/ gavage fed neonates.
- Recovery of laboring mother and neonate.
RN - Postpartum
Sentara Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Care for and perform assessment on the postpartum patient and neonate.
- Testing on neonate (Hearing test, CCHD, Metabolic screening, blood work).
- Neonatal Assistive Nurse (Attend deliveries, vital signs, initial assessment on infant, assist with infant transition).
- Provide education to patients on care while in hospital and upon discharge.
- Float to L/D to assist with patient recoveries, patients receiving magnesium, NSTs.
- Float to NICU to assist with feeder/grower/NG feed babies.
Nursing Care Partner/ Registered Nurse (10/2020-01/2021) - Cardiac Telemetry
Sentara Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administer Medication & vaccines - Monitor patient for adverse reactions to medication or treatment.
- Identify irregular telemetry readings and notify appropriate medical team members.
- Provide exceptional bedside care; build strong rapport with patients through therapeutic communication.
- Educate patient and family members on how to manage their illness/injury.
Psychiatric Technician
Dominion Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Stratford University
Woodbridge, VA10.2020
Associates of Science in General Studies -
NOVA Community College
Manassas, VA06.2018
Skills
- Teamwork
- Patient-focused care
- Critical thinking
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Health Professionals, AHA
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
- STABLE Certification
Timeline
RN – Postpartum/ Level II NICU float
Sentara Hospital
07.2022 - Current
RN – Travel Postpartum
UVA Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
RN - Postpartum
Sentara Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing Care Partner/ Registered Nurse (10/2020-01/2021) - Cardiac Telemetry
Sentara Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2020
Psychiatric Technician
Dominion Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Stratford University
Associates of Science in General Studies -
NOVA Community College
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