Stacy Taylor
Metairie,LA
Summary
Registered Nurse with LCMC Health, skilled in medication administration and patient education. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to infection control and patient advocacy, ensuring high-quality care in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lcmc Health
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, reporting significant changes to medical staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to prescribed treatments and medications.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in medication administration and documentation practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Patient Care Technician
Lcmc Health
03.2019 - 12.2024
- Provided compassionate patient support during daily activities and medical procedures.
- Assisted nursing staff with vital sign monitoring and data entry into electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety and comfort.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care plans, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices for effective patient interactions.
- Mentored junior technicians, fostering professional development and team cohesion within the department.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LASkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Chest pain management
- Medical recordkeeping
- Hospice and palliative care
- Removing sutures
- Feeding assistance
- Epic use
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lcmc Health
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Lcmc Health
03.2019 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Charity School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of New Orleans
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