TAYLOR PARIS WALKER
Atlanta
Summary
Compassionate and client-centered Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in patient care, communication, and collaborative wellness support. Seeking to transition into functional medicine, where I can blend clinical experience with a passion for preventative care, holistic healing, and patient empowerment. Known for delivering calm, trustworthy care in high-pressure settings and building meaningful connections that support long-term health and well-being.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Circulatory Nurse - Operating Room
Emory University Hospital Midtown
02.2025 - Current
- Deliver safe, efficient intraoperative care with a strong focus on patient advocacy, attention to detail, and dignity.
- Collaborate daily with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and scrub techs through active listening and clear communication to promote cohesive, patient-centered care.
- Remain calm and grounded in high-acuity surgical environments, strengthening critical thinking, communication, and rapid prioritization.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical protocols, instrument handling, and patient positioning to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Built a strong foundation in sterile technique, patient advocacy, and time-sensitive care delivery—skills that support success in wellness-based, preventative care settings.
- Recognized for the ability to learn quickly and adjust to surgical demands in a high-pressure setting.
Education
Master of Nursing -
Emory University | Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Atlanta, GA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2021
Skills
- Clinical team collaboration
- Time management in fast-paced settings
- Prioritization under pressure
- Efficient EPIC documentation
- Professionalism in multidisciplinary environments
- Interpersonal and compassionate communication
- Client-centered care and emotional presence
- Highly detail-oriented
- Adaptable learner with a wellness-oriented mindset
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), 12/2024
- BLS, 07/2023-07/2025
Relevant Clinical Experience
- Emory Decatur Hospital, Role Transition- Emergency Department, 132, Fall 2024, Atlanta, GA, Honed critical thinking and adaptability in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.
- Location TBD, Ambulatory Care, 60, Fall 2024, TBD
- Emory University Hospital Midtown, Maternity: NICU, Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, 60, Summer 2024, Atlanta, GA, Strengthened knowledge of hormonal and reproductive health.
- Children's Hughes Spalding Hospital, Pediatrics, 60, Summer 2024, Atlanta, GA, Delivered personalized care with a gentle, communicative approach to diverse populations.
- Wesley Woods Hospital, Psychiatric, 60, Spring 2024, Atlanta, GA, Developed emotional intelligence and therapeutic presence for mind-body healing.
- Emory University Hospital Midtown, Ortho/Neuro Medical Surgery, 72, Spring 2024, Atlanta, GA
- Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Medical Surgery, 60, Fall 2023, Atlanta, GA
Timeline
Circulatory Nurse - Operating Room
Emory University Hospital Midtown
02.2025 - Current
Master of Nursing -
Emory University | Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
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