Tisha Taylor
Gibson City,IL
Summary
RN, LNHA dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possess proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse
Illinois Department Of Public Health
11.2024 - Current
- Conduct surveys of facilities, including state licensure, federal certification, and complaint surveys.
- Prepare written survey documentation.
- Survey facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates and Department directives.
- Interview facility residents, staff, administrators, health care providers and other individuals.
- Observe patient care provided at facilities.
- Review medical records, policies, standard operating procedures and other documents related to regulatory compliance.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Gibson Area Hospital And Health Services
11.2010 - 12.2024
- Monitor and evaluate nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversee and approve recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participate in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Establish new policies and update existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Identify department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Evaluate work performance of 30 - 40 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Prepare and review infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Heritage Manor - Colfax
03.2008 - 11.2010
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Piper City Rehab And Living Center
10.2006 - 03.2008
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
CHARGE NURSE
Heartland Healthcare
07.2006 - 10.2006
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
OFFICE NURSE
Dr. San Diego
03.2005 - 07.2006
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
CNA, LPN, RN
Gilman Healthcare Center
07.1987 - 05.2005
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL12.2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee05.2005
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee05.1995
Associate of Science - Business
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee05.1992
Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Staff Management
- Effective Multitasking
- Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality Assurance
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Wound Care Certified
- Certified Dementia Practitioner
Timeline
Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse
Illinois Department Of Public Health
11.2024 - Current
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Gibson Area Hospital And Health Services
11.2010 - 12.2024
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Heritage Manor - Colfax
03.2008 - 11.2010
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Piper City Rehab And Living Center
10.2006 - 03.2008
CHARGE NURSE
Heartland Healthcare
07.2006 - 10.2006
OFFICE NURSE
Dr. San Diego
03.2005 - 07.2006
CNA, LPN, RN
Gilman Healthcare Center
07.1987 - 05.2005
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Associate of Science - Business
Kankakee Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University