Taylor Kinder
Nicholasville
Summary
Dedicated to holistic patient care and evolving medical practice. Double Bachelor and Masters prepared Nurse Practitioner with experience as a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Registered nurse with adult and pediatric experience at a Magnet recognized Level One Trauma Center and Emergency Department and Cardiac Catheterization Unit. Dedicated to preventing and treating illnesses and providing comprehensive care to both the patient and family. Active role in continuing nursing and medical research and evidence-based practice. Committed to serving neighboring communities and beyond by striving for excellence in healthcare.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
KENTUCKY CARDIOLOGY
06.2022 - Current
- Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for both acute and chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catherization Laboratory
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HEALTHCARE
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Management of pediatric and adult post-cardiac catheterization patients/recovery post-op patients
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare team members to implement, plan and assess patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Level One Emergency Department
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HEALTHCARE
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Direct patient care to both the pediatric patient population and adult population.
- Basic nursing skills including: patient assessments, IV starts, Foley catheters, naso-gastric tube placement, monitor placement, splinting, skin care, and more.
- Advanced skills including: cardiac monitoring, drip titration , arterial line utilization and care, central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), intracranial pressure monitoring (ICP) via external ventricular drain, endotracheal tube/ tracheotomy care, external/internal pacing, cardioversion, chest tube care, skeletal traction, total care of acutely and critically ill patients.
- Use of certifications of BLS, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, ENPCC
- Administered critical medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Managed high-volume patient team in busy emergency room setting.
- Detailed assessments of patients used to order diagnostic tests and help medical team gather diagnosis.
- Preceptor of nursing students and new Employees.
- Collaboration with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, plan interventions and enhance patient outcomes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Prepared and delivered patient care education.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute, critical, and traumatic illnesses.
Emergency Department Technician
NORTON HEALTHCARE, NORTON AUDUBON HOSPITAL
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for both acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY oF CINCINNATI
Cincinnati, OH12.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical -
Family Practice
BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER 08.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical -
Urgent Care
URGENT CARE OF KENTUCKY 06.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical -
Women's Health
LEXINGTON WOMENS HEALTH05.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical - Pediatric Primary Care
Pediatric Primary Care
UNIVERITY OF KENTUCKY ADOLESCENT MEDICINE CLINIC 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SPALDING UNIVERSITY
Louisville, KY06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
UNIVERSITY oF KENTUCKY
Lexington, Kentucky 12.2016
Skills
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision for Both Inpatient and Outpatient Clients
- Testing orders and evaluation
- Patient Monitoring
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Documentation and Reporting
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented
Accomplishments
- The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses Nominee 10/2020
- Nursing Professional Advancement Silver Recipient 09/2021
- UK Healthcare Silver Award Recipient 2020
- UK Healthcare Bronze Award Recipient 2021
- UK Healthcare Bronze Award Recipient 2020
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners Student Member 2021
- Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners Student Member 2021
- EPIC EMR Software Super User 2021
- University of Kentucky Emergency Department 'Nurse of the Year 2018-2019' nominee
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Member
- UK Healthcare Nurse Residency Program completion 01/2018
- Nursing Preceptor training 01/2018
Certification
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification 12/2021
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): 09/2024
Basic Life Support (BLS): 09/2024
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC): 11/2018
NIH Stoke Certification: 05/2021
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): 09/2020
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC): 09/2018
References
- Kimberly Blanton, DNP, MHA, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer University of Kentucky Healthcare
Lexington, Ky. 40536
Office: 859-323-8660
Email: Kblanton3@uky.edu
- Patricia Kunz Howard, PhD, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, NE-BC, FAEN, FAAN
Enterprise Director, Emergency Services University of Kentucky Healthcare
Lexington, KY 40536
Office: 859-323-6618
Email: Pkhoward@uky.edu
- Lauren E. Stroud, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Nursing Operations Director, Interventional ServicesUniversity of Kentucky Healthcare
Lexington, KY 40536
Office: 859-323-3089
Email: Lauren.Stroud@uky.edu
- Shannon A. King, DNP, RN
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Intervention University of Kentucky Healthcare
Lexington, KY 40536
Office: 859-323-6618
- Ashley E. Cannady, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Women's Health/ OB GYN APRN
Lexington Women's Health
Lexington, KY 40356
Ph: 859-321-9481
Timeline
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
KENTUCKY CARDIOLOGY
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catherization Laboratory
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HEALTHCARE
12.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Level One Emergency Department
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HEALTHCARE
07.2018 - 12.2020
Emergency Department Technician
NORTON HEALTHCARE, NORTON AUDUBON HOSPITAL
06.2012 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY oF CINCINNATI
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical -
Family Practice
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical -
Urgent Care
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical -
Women's Health
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical - Pediatric Primary Care
Pediatric Primary Care
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SPALDING UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
UNIVERSITY oF KENTUCKY
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