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Taylor Cochran

Rockmart,GA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 3+ years of experience in skilled in/out patient care, critical thinking, and communication with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care to all patients. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthopedic Registered Nurse

WellStar Paulding Hospital
11.2022 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Took patient vital signs, prepared and administered medications at physician direction and monitored patient symptoms and comfortability.
  • Optimized resource utilization by managing supplies inventory, anticipating needs, and minimizing waste in the orthopedic unit.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care for patients requiring prior authorizations.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
  • Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, administering IV medications, and providing wound care.
  • Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.

Student Nurse

Upson Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
  • Responded swiftly to emergency situations, stabilizing patients through prompt interventions in the ICU.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA
12-2021

Medical Assistant And Phlebotomy

Medical Institute of Northeast Georgia
Braselton, GA
09-2018

Skills

  • Epic User
  • Excellent communication
  • Goal Oriented
  • Team Player
  • Motivated
  • Nursing documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Basic life support
  • Time Management
  • Patient education
  • Patient assessment
  • Triaging
  • Flexibility
  • Dependability

Accomplishments

  • Became a nurse preceptor and have been a preceptor for future nurses
  • Nominated for fulfilling Piedmont's Promise (Promise 360 Award) on my unit.
  • Outstanding clinical performance my second semester of nursing school

Certification

  • ASN, Registered Nurse - RN308718
  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician - R8X5T5M2
  • Certified Medical Assistant - X8E2L8A4


Interests

I enjoy going to church, spending time with my family, spoiling my dog, and traveling Taking care of people and serving others is my passion

Timeline

Orthopedic Registered Nurse

WellStar Paulding Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2022

Student Nurse

Upson Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gordon State College

Medical Assistant And Phlebotomy

Medical Institute of Northeast Georgia

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