Taylor Zamora
Azle,TX
Summary
Dedicated, ethical, and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Team-oriented, well organized, as well as agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environment conditions. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and supporting patients to receive effective care in line with their preferences and standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, 3 Pavilion
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
07.2024 - Current
- 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
- Initiated peritoneal dialysis on patients while also providing education to parents
- Provided pre-op and post-op care to kidney transplant patients following medical center guidelines and protocols
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Wise Health System/ Medical City Decatur
Decatur, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices
Registered Nurse
Kidney Specialists of MN
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Triaged patients based on symptoms and needs
- Evaluated incoming patient labs and determined if critical
- Scheduled patient ultrasounds, MRI’s, biopsies, and dialysis education referrals
- Admitted patients to dialysis units
- Performed dialysis education to patients
- Refilled medications based on facility’s protocols
- Proficient in telehealth via facility technology
- Proficient in EPIC software
Registered Nurse
Mission Health
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Completed head to toe data collection and patient cares
- Completed admissions and discharges of patients
- Monitored and recorded health information and patient data with the utilization of facility technology
- Promoted patient and family education, health improvement, patient safety, wellness and disease prevention
- Evaluated patient needs based on their diagnosis and current symptoms
- Documented outcomes, interventions, and analyzed treatment plans for each patient
- Completed medication administration and treatments
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Performed tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube care in line with patient care plans
- Performed wound care on post-operative patients in line with their care plans.
Admissions Nurse/RN
Monarch Healthcare
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Completed patient audits to evaluate how to improve care
- Evaluated incoming hospital referrals clinically and financially to determine admission acceptance
- Performed insurance verifications to determine eligibility
- Put together in-services to train nurses on new treatment protocols
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in the electronic data system
- Gathered entire medical history's and information related to patients treatment procedure
- Determined bed placement within the facility based on treatment and diagnosis
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions
- Provided thorough assessments and accurate documentation, ensuring proper placement within appropriate care units
- Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments
- Assisted floor nurses with medication administration and prescribed treatments
Registered Nurse
B’s Homecare
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Evaluated treatment options with patients and family's, as well as at-home care strategies that would enhance long term outcomes
- Monitored and recorded health information and patient data with the utilization of facility technology, while also updating care plans
- Promoted patient and family education, health improvement, patient safety, wellness and disease prevention
- Evaluated patient needs based on their diagnosis and current symptoms
- Documented outcomes, interventions, and analyzed treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of science -
Capella University
05.2020
Associate of science -
Rasmussen College
09.2018
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment and professional bedside manner
- Acute care expertise with the ability to prioritize and work under pressure
- Precepting
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Initiating Peritoneal dialysis
- Wound care
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Medication and IV administration with proficiency in IV starts
- Central line care management
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Blood administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas Licensure, 02/2021, 1029579
- Registered Nurse, Minnesota Licensure, 10/2018
- CPR/BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, 3 Pavilion
Cook Children's Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wise Health System/ Medical City Decatur
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kidney Specialists of MN
11.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Mission Health
02.2020 - 11.2020
Admissions Nurse/RN
Monarch Healthcare
01.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
B’s Homecare
12.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of science -
Capella University
Associate of science -
Rasmussen College