Teresa Taylor
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, specializing in treatment planning and exceptional patient care. Demonstrates expertise in clinical information system management, effective communication, and professional bedside manner. Successfully optimizes revenue through precise coding and enhances patient recovery processes. Committed to continuous improvement in nursing practices and patient outcomes.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, RNAC
Coral Springs Rehab (formerly Brandywine N&R)
Wilmington, Delaware
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Ensured timely submission of all Medicare reimbursement reports.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Assisted in developing strategies that would optimize revenue through accurate coding practices.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Worked closely with facility administrators to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing MDS services.
Registered Nurse, Assistant Nursing Director
Brandywine Nursing and Rehabiliation Center
Wilmington, DE
08.1992 - Current
- Provided leadership by setting standards for professional practice and role modeling behaviors.
- Collaborated with physicians, other healthcare professionals, patients, families and community resources to meet individualized patient needs.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Served as a mentor for new graduates entering into the field of nursing.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Wilmington, DE
04.1987 - 08.1992
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
DE06-1992
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Clinical information system management
- Rehabilitation support
- Hospice and palliative care
- Care plan development
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Documenting vitals
- Long-term care
- Hearing screenings
- Patient assessment
- ADL assistance
- Policy compliance
- RN case management
Accomplishments
Delaware Registered Nurse of the Year in Long Term Care for 2016 - a peer driven nominated honor granted by multiple top leaders in Long Term Care.
Affiliations
Philanthropy as a committee member with Morgan Family Foundation in End of Life Committee. Our focus is grantmaking to individuals to support acheiving end-of-life experiences aligned with their personal goals and wishes. The Foundation seeks to support activities intended to shift the current paradigm around death and dying such that advance care planning becomes the norm, not the exception. The committee takes a hands on approach towards our mission by orchestrating events and convening's and funding with many organizations in Minnesota area with like minded goals and initiatives in advance care planning with many varied approaches.
Certification
2005 Gerontology Certification
2010 RAC Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, RNAC
Coral Springs Rehab (formerly Brandywine N&R)
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Assistant Nursing Director
Brandywine Nursing and Rehabiliation Center
08.1992 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.1987 - 08.1992
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College