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Years of professional nursing experience
Taylour Bowers
Registered Nurse
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Compassionate, motivated, and experienced healthcare professional in the field of nursing with focus on case management and patient care coordination. Adept at developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Recognized for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and leverage acquired skills to deliver exceptional patient care. Committed to continuous self-development and contributing to the enhancement of healthcare practices.
Overview
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Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Clair Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Anticipate, coordinate and execute safe, appropriate and timely discharge planning for patients to ensure seamless transition from hospitalization to home or next level of care to other healthcare facilities.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient's physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized discharge plans that facilitate optimal health outcomes and reduce readmission rates.
- Respond promptly to patient and family questions and concerns, along with providing timely feedback to healthcare providers, facilitating prompt resolutions to issues and contributing to a positive patient experience.
- Attending regular interdisciplinary team meetings to review ongoing cases and discuss strategies for improving patient outcomes and decreasing length of stay.
- Verify insurance eligibility and obtain necessary authorizations for next level of care, services, equipment, and medications, along with proficiency in the state optioning and targeting process for long term placement.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on refining case management skills in alignment with industry best practices.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
AHN Healthcare at Home and UPMC Home Healthcare
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Managed average caseloads of 35-40 patients and conducted head to toe physical assessments, medication reconciliation, and provided new diagnosis and chronic disease management education related to COPD, CHF, HTN, Diabetes, Cancer.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan, including complex wound and ostomy care, pleurX management, tracheostomy management, catheterization, IV antibiotics, TPN, tube feeds, central line maintenance, phlebotomy blood draws.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical judgment when evaluating complex situations in order to make informed decisions regarding patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to monitor patient's conditions and address potential risks for hospital readmissions to improve patient outcomes.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised LPNs and home health aide care providers.
Infusion Registered Nurse
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Administered complex chemotherapy, biologics, IVIG, Remicade, iron infusions, involving multiple medications, while ensuring proper dosing, compatibility, and timing according to physician orders.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patient's vital signs and for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Advanced knowledge base through continuing education seminars related to infusion nursing practices and emerging treatment options.
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Counseled patients via telephone triage according to established guidelines, advising on provider-established plans of care and treatments.
Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up appointments.
- Provided support for patients and families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
- Earned Chemotherapy and Biologics Certification and participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in oncology nursing and chemotherapy administration.
- Served on Infection Prevention Committee and provided education to staff related to up to date central line care protocols to decrease CLABSIs.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Registered Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05-2013
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Case Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Problem-Solving
- Multiple EMR / EHR systems
- Strong Computer Skills
- Training and Onboarding Staff
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of surgeons and managers in the development of a new process and EMR protocol order set for inpatient and outpatient surgeries resulting in a discharge with a wound VAC.
- Onboarding and training of new case managers.
- Developed resources and provided comprehensive education for current and new staff related to the process of discharging patients on IV antibiotics, IV TPN, tube feeds from admission to authorization and coordination of all services upon discharge.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
- Telemetry Trained
- Hopeful to attain CCM and ACM Certifications within 1-2 years
- CPR/AED Certifications up to date with both American Heart Association and Red Cross
- Chemotherapy and Biologics Certified
Interests
Hiking
Gardening
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Clair Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
AHN Healthcare at Home and UPMC Home Healthcare
05.2018 - 07.2023
Infusion Registered Nurse
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
01.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Nursing Diploma - Registered Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The Pennsylvania State University
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