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Chris Taylor

Covington

Summary

Registered Nursing professional with strong background in trauma care and emergency response. Adept at critical thinking, patient advocacy, and clinical decision-making. Cross trained in ICU, emergency department, and house supervision. Proven ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure environments, adapting to rapidly changing needs while maintaining focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Currently serving on multi-disciplinary committees, including code committee.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
09.2021 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in intensive care nursing.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Supported the ongoing professional growth of fellow trauma nurses by sharing clinical experiences, offering constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative learning environment within the department.
  • Contributed to departmental improvements in quality metrics by participating in performance improvement initiatives related to trauma care delivery processes.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2019
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Education

Nursing

Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS
05-2019

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Northshore Technical Community College
Bogalusa
12-2011

Skills

  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Hemodynamics monitoring
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Metabolic function monitoring
  • Organ donor procedures
  • Quality improvement
  • Resource utilization
  • Emergency interventions
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Nursing staff leadership

Certification

  • PALS, American Heart Association- 11/2025
  • ACLS, American Heart Association- 11/2025
  • TNCC, ENA - 05/2027

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2019

Nursing

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Northshore Technical Community College

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