Taylor Smith
Nashville
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse looking to take a step back from the bedside. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support, patient and family education, and emergency response management. Excels at communication, teamwork, and adaptability. Thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Cardiac ICU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
- Provides specialized care to high acuity patients with congenital heart defects throughout their surgical journey.
- Effectively manage complex patients, including those requiring ECMO, VAD's, and titration of vasoactive medications.
- Expertise in overseeing various bedside procedures including ECMO cannulation, chest washout, line placement, and intubation.
- Provides emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Maintains accurate documentation of patient assessments, plan of care, interventions, and responses to treatment in the EMR system.
- Educates patients and families regarding disease processes and therapeutic modalities.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided nursing care for patients with a range of cardiac conditions, such as STEMI/NSTEMI, heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias
- Titrate intravenous cardiac medications
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Louis University
05-2018
Skills
- Critical Care
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient Management
- Ventilator management
- Physical assessments
- Medical Device Monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- Epic EHR management
- Emergency procedures
References
References available upon request.
Volunteer Work
Samaritans Purse Medical Mission
- Served as a part of a multidisciplinary medical team on a mission trip to Kenya
- Provided care for pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery
- Educated local nurses on the postoperative care of congenital heart defect patients
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Cardiac ICU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
06.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Louis University
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