Taylor Ann Haymon
Cullman
Summary
Experienced Tele ICU RN Shift Lead with a proven track record in leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and strategic staffing solutions, driving positive outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Tele ICU RN- Shift Lead
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham
02.2022 - Current
- Led weekend shift operations for nursing, data specialists, and virtual sitters, overseeing a typical team of 21 employees to ensure effective patient care.
- Coordinated staffing adjustments for shifts due to call-ins, aligning training requirements with unit needs to maintain optimal coverage.
- Counseled bedside staff and occasionally families on TeleICU/ virtual nursing utilization, helping to improve relationships between units.
- Collaborated with bedside leadership to develop creative solutions for patient management for virtual sitter patients.
- Reviewed medical records regularly to ensure adherence to Joint Commission standards.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and nursing staff members when resolving conflicts or addressing concerns after first fostering peer-to-peer resolution.
- Gained skills in basic troubleshooting techniques of equipment and programs utilized by the department.
- Maintained a working knowledge of issues solved by IT, Maintenance, and Biomed to direct more complex issues to the appropriate resource for resolution of problems in a timely manner.
- Co-founded Tele Nursing Collaboration Council and served as secretary from 2024-2026, establishing communication channels between covered units and TeleICU staff to enhance patient care solutions.
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery/Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Marshall Medical Center North
Arab
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Provided ICU level care in a makeshift ICU during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided direct patient care in high-acuity surgical ICU environment.
- Responded swiftly in emergency situations, prioritizing patient safety and effective care delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Identified and addressed potential problems proactively, preventing serious issues that required intervention.
- Communicated clearly with staff and families about patient condition changes and treatment plans, fostering collaboration and understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07-2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2016
Skills
- EHR navigation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Communication
Timeline
Tele ICU RN- Shift Lead
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery/Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Marshall Medical Center North
07.2020 - 08.2023
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Alabama