Taylor Nickens
Nursing Student
Utica,MI
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and efficiency. Demonstrated success in effectively delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Penny Black
Rochester, MI
11.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
- Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
- Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
- Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Nursing Student
Baker College
Auburn Hills, Michigan
08.2019 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care using Epic.
Respite Caregiver
Lifelong Advocacy
Mt. Clemens, Michigan
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Auburn Hills, MI 08.2019 - Current
Skills
Hospitality service expertise
undefinedCertification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Server
Penny Black
11.2019 - Current
Nursing Student
Baker College
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
08.2019 - Current
First Aid/CPR Certified
08-2019
Respite Caregiver
Lifelong Advocacy
07.2013 - 02.2015
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