Taylor Blackman Lidster
Austin
Summary
Compassionate, hardworking Registered Nurse with one year experience on a busy Medical ICU. Former experience as an ER Tech. Passionate about patient care and ethics. Advocate for patient dignity and comfort. A fast learner and a dedicated scholar.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Seton Medical Center Austin
07.2023 - Current
- Manages critical care patients with complex medical conditions while providing compassionate care and support to them and their families.
- Performs skills such as: titration of multiple critical medications, management of mechanically ventilated patients, central line and arterial line management, administration of blood products, post anesthesia recovery, and end of life care.
- Continuously expands clinical knowledge through participation in educational workshops, seminars, and classes related to critical care nursing
- Provides emotional support to patients' families while maintaining open lines of communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery
- Provides life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizes patients to prevent further complications
- Maintains strict adherence to infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections in the ICU setting
- Administers medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques
Emergency Department Nurse Extern
St. David’s Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed nursing skills such as IV insertion, urinary catheterization, lab draws, splinting with plaster and Ortho-Glass, crutch fitting, EKGs, wound care, monitored transport, and pre-registration/reception.
- Member of the hospital Code Blue team. Assisted with STEMI, Stroke, and trauma patients in Crash.
Float Pool Nurse Extern
St. David’s South Austin Medical Center
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitored vital signs and blood sugars, reporting abnormal findings.
- Assisted with activities of daily living.
- Floated to STICU, Covid, BMT, Oncology, ED, Telemetry, and IMC units.
- Offered exceptional care and support to patients recovering from acute illness and with chronic conditions.
Lead Cake Decorator
Whole Foods Market
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Helped customers place special orders by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict production deadlines.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
In Home Counselor/Direct Support
Dominion Waiver Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supported clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities to increase independence with activities of daily living.
- Empowered clients to develop their lifestyle with dignity, and to participate in the community.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia2013
Skills
- Empathetic support for patients and families during end of life or crisis situations
- Management and titration of critical medications including vasopressors and other cardiac rx, sedation, paralytics and pain management
- Management of patients on mechanical ventilation, BiPap/CPap, high flow and low flow supplemental oxygen
- IV insertion, lab draws, central and arterial line management, blood product administration
- Continuous assessment and evaluation of patient status including fluid status, cardiopulmonary changes, post-stroke monitoring, pressure ulcer prevention and care
- Conversationally Bilingual in Spanish
Certification
Licensed RN | May 2023; Austin Community College
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers | American Heart Association
Advanced Life Support for Health Care Providers | American Heart Association
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Seton Medical Center Austin
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Nurse Extern
St. David’s Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2023
Float Pool Nurse Extern
St. David’s South Austin Medical Center
05.2021 - 03.2022
In Home Counselor/Direct Support
Dominion Waiver Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
Lead Cake Decorator
Whole Foods Market
01.2015 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language
Virginia Commonwealth University
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