Taylor Blackmon
Louisville
Summary
Compassionate with extensive experience in the healthcare field for 9+ years by advocating for patients health well being. As a Certified Nurse Aid to Case Manager to a Nurse. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Seeking a role to further my nursing career. Aspiring to combine ongoing nursing education and experience to secure nursing job in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Little Clinic
08.2024 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Injection administration such as vaccines, PPD Etc.
Licensed Practical Nurse
StoryPoint Senior Living
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Case Manager
Pharmacord
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Builds trusted relationships with patient's, healthcare prescribers, pharmacists and client stakeholders through proactive communication
- Performs post benefits investigation calls to patients and physicians explaining coverage options
- Coordinates shipment of prescriptions product through patient assistance program or bridge program from Pharmacord pharmacy
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Coordinates nurse teaching with field based nurse educators
- Triage patients to internal and external resources
- Manages all relationships in a manner that adheres to healthcare laws and regulations
Licensed Practical Nurse
U Of L Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Temporarily Licensed
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medication administered
Patient Care Technician
U Of L Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
MedQuest College
07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Indiana State University
05.2020
Skills
- Patient support
- Client meetings
- Case Management Tracking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Written and verbal communication
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Health History Documentation
- Client Needs Assessments
- Care Coordination
- Indirect Patient Care
- Performance Tracking
- CPR/AED
- Email and Telephone Etiquette
- Documentation proficiency
- Positive Attitude
- First Aid/CPR
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Little Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
StoryPoint Senior Living
03.2024 - 07.2024
Case Manager
Pharmacord
04.2023 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
U Of L Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
Patient Care Technician
U Of L Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Indiana State University
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
MedQuest College
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