Hospitality service expertise
Taylor Nickens
Nursing Student
Utica
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
2019-11 - 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
2019-08 - 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
2013-07 - 2015-02
- 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
2019-08 - Current
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Patient Assessments
Oxygen saturation standards
Intravenous therapy
Strong clinical judgment
Collecting vitals
Insulin medication assistance
Patient and family advocacy
Tracheostomy Care
Epic Navigation
Sanitation
Medication Administration
Standard medical equipment
Mobility assistance
Continuous education
Patient support
Care plan management
Health promotion
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
2019-08
Timeline
Server
Penny Black
2019-11 - Current
Nursing Student
Baker College
2019-08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
2019-08 - Current
First Aid/CPR Certified
2019-08
Respite Caregiver
Lifelong Advocacy
2013-07 - 2015-02