Karen Taylor
191 Davis Franklin Cemetary Road; Burkesville
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive experience, excelling in psychiatric care, geriatric care, and crisis management. Demonstrated leadership and clinical judgment while developing individualized care plans and administering medications. Known for compassionate patient interactions and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-acuity settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Cross Creek Hospital-Acadia Healthcare
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided compassionate and patient centered care to individuals with psychiatric disorders in a high-acuity inpatient setting.
- Administered and monitored psychotropic medications as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to address patient needs,
- Managed crisis situations, de-escalated aggressive behaviors, and ensured a safe environment for both patients and staff,
RN-Charge Nurse
Austin State Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Documented assessments, diagnoses, plan, implementation, and evaluation in patient record based on development level and age.
- Assumed responsibility for patient care and management of the unit.
- DIrected the implementation of nursing care by non-professional staff. Made regular rounds and role modeled effective patient interactions.
- Assisted with thorough and complete orientation of incoming personnel, utilizing the department orientation plan and ensured all aspects of the process were completed in a timely manner.
- Functioned as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
RN-Case Manager
Encompass Home Health
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Performed nursing assessments and developed, implemented, and evaluated Plans of care in conjunction with physician, patients, and caregivers per agency policy.
- Performed patient admissions assessments, recertification, subsequent visits, and discharges,
- Planned and implements patient health teaching, IV's, wound vacs, and blood draws as needed while promoting patient/family independence.
RN
Signature Healthcare
10.2011 - 11.2017
- Managed caseload of 52 patients in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients and supervised nursing activities performed by LPN's and Certified Nurse Aides.
- Implemented physician orders including medication administration, wound care treatments, IV therapy, and obtained lab tests.
- Prepared accurate, orderly, and timely reports and documentation.
RN
NHC Healthcare
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Managed caseload of 20 patients in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with all members of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on their condition and provided steps to obtain the highest quality of care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients and supervised nursing activities performed by LPN's and Certified Nurse Aides.
Certified Nurse Aide
Cumberland Valley Manor
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Provided patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, and other ADL's.
- Served meals and fed patients needing assistance and/or persuasion.
- Recorded and maintained patient information such as vital signs, eating habits, intake and outputs, and behaviors.
- Notified charge nurse with changes in patient's condition.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2011
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Vital Signs
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Wound Care
- Medication administration
- Leadership
- Geriatric Care
- Psychiatric Care
- IV therapy and lab draws
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - TX State Board of Nursing.
- Compact State Nursing License
- BLS; American Heart Association
Timeline
RN
Cross Creek Hospital-Acadia Healthcare
09.2023 - 02.2025
RN-Charge Nurse
Austin State Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2023
RN-Case Manager
Encompass Home Health
02.2018 - 07.2018
RN
NHC Healthcare
05.2015 - 10.2015
RN
Signature Healthcare
10.2011 - 11.2017
Certified Nurse Aide
Cumberland Valley Manor
08.2007 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
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