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Taylor Yarbrough

Lubbock,TX

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Trauma/ Burn ICU as well as Rapid response experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rapid Response Nurse

University Medical Center, UMC
10.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Independently managed Code Blue and Code Strokes
  • Worked in the role of both Sepsis Nurse and Vascular access Nurse
  • Hold experience with GE and Mindray ultrasound as well as Bard Midlines and PICCs
  • Worked to prevent Codes outside of the ICU and transfer patients to a higher level of care
  • Worked with the interdisciplinary team to manage deteriorating patients and advance the plan of care as needed

Trauma Surgical ICU Nurse

University Medical Center, UMC
01.2021 - Current
  • Worked diligently in Level One Trauma Surgical ICU
  • assisted in emergent procedures such as bedside chest tube placement, thoracotomy and exploratory laparotomy
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real time.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Floated to Burn ICU and burn step-down frequently to manage the care of patients

Education

Master of Science in Nursing Administration - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
08.2024

Masters of Business Administration - Business Administration

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
05.2022

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Odessa College
Odessa, TX
12.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Odessa College
Odessa, TX
08.2018

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient Management

Accomplishments

  • Completed ICU Internship and Residency
  • Attended ICU-specific classes provided at UMC
  • Member of the Rapid Response Team
  • Ultrasound Guided Vascular access
  • Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

The Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Stroke certification (NIHSS)

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

Timeline

Rapid Response Nurse

University Medical Center, UMC
10.2022 - Current

Trauma Surgical ICU Nurse

University Medical Center, UMC
01.2021 - Current

Master of Science in Nursing Administration - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Masters of Business Administration - Business Administration

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Odessa College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Odessa College
Taylor Yarbrough