Hilary Taylor
Edmonton
Summary
Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Works well with diverse patient populations. Strong focus on team collaboration while in leadership roles and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in a high stress environment. Equipped with expertise in effective communication between team members.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Royal Alexandra Hospital DTC OR
06.2019 - Current
- Coordinated with surgical staff to deliver safe patient care in multiple services including: Spine, Orthopedics, General, and Bariatric surgery.
- Years of experience with team leading which included: communicating with surgeons and anesthesia, ensuring the proper equipment is readily available for the day, managing nursing staff in the room, and ensuring proper break relief.
- Experience working with different surgical reps and providing effective communication between nursing and surgical staff during cases that require a rep.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Served as a preceptor for perioperative students during their clinical rotations, providing professional growth.
- Charge trained for day shift, evening shift, and weekends. Experience while doing charge has included facilitating communication and collaboration between anesthesia and surgery staff.
- Provided level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Surgical Units 32 & 34
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB12-2018
Fine Arts Program
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB01-2010
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Delegation and motivation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
- Strategic decision making
- Patient communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
03.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grant MacEwan University
Fine Arts Program
Grant MacEwan University