Thomas Ray Taylor
Blakely
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Miller County Hospital, excelling in emergency response and patient evaluation. Proven ability to stabilize critically-ill patients while demonstrating compassion and empathy. Skilled in IV management and advanced cardiac life support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities, and the ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Miller County Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Emergency Room Paramedic
Miller County Hospital
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Paramedic
Miller County EMS
01.2006 - 09.2021
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
EMT
Miller County EMS
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA07-2023
Certificate of Technical Studies - Paramedic
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA01-2006
Certificate of Technical Studies - Emergency Medical Technician
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA01-2003
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient evaluation and assessments
- Emergency response
- Discharge planning
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- IV management
- Ventilator support
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Daisy Award
Daisy Award winner in May 2026 from Miller County Hospital.
Timeline
RN
Miller County Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Paramedic
Miller County Hospital
09.2021 - 08.2023
Paramedic
Miller County EMS
01.2006 - 09.2021
EMT
Miller County EMS
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Paramedic
Albany Technical College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Emergency Medical Technician
Albany Technical College
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