Paige Taylor
Orange County
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
04.2024 - Current
- Medical/Surgical RN who independently provides comprehensive nursing care
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care needs
- Provides education to patients and family members while promoting health lifestyle changes
Student Health & Case Management Extern
Los Alamitos Unified School District
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Supported the district’s public health and student wellness initiatives by assisting school nurses and case managers in providing care coordination for K–12 students
- Participated in health screenings, documentation, and family outreach to promote student access to medical, mental health, and social services
CNA
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Delivered high-quality, compassionate direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols and standards of excellence
- Assisted with activities of daily living and recording vital signs
- Facilitated patient mobility and fall prevention through safe transfer techniques, regular repositioning, and use of mobility aids as directed by nursing staff
Server
Lazy Dog Restaurant
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Independently worked with team members to ensure optimal customer service
Sales Professional, Electronics Specialist
Target
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Effectively managed cash register, provided optimal customer service in apparel restocking/organizing
- Learned complex electronic-related information in order to provide/recommend products to customers
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2025
Associate Degree in Science - Registered Nurse
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA12.2023
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts - Science
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2020
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts - Social & Behavioral Science
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2019
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Community health
- Direct patient care
- Responsible and dependable
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Public Health Nurse Certification 2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification – American Heart Association 2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – American Heart Association 2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association 2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure 2019
Training
- UC Irvine Medical Center, Advanced Medical/Surgical, Critical Care, Orange, CA (168 hours) 2023
- Alternated between units utilizing critical thinking skills and provided appropriate medical care by discussing possible patient outcomes with the nursing staff
- College Hospital, Mental Health, Cerritos, CA (50 hours) 2023
- Communicated with patients applying compassion and empathy, and engaged in patient advocacy
- Children’s Hospital, Pediatric ED, Medical/Surgical, Orange County, CA (60 hours) 2023
- Learned proper patient etiquette when dealing with children and their families by appropriately offering support and a safe environment
- Fountain Valley Hospital, Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Fountain Valley, CA (264 hours) 2022 – 2023
- Rotated between units and adapted to each new department by following precise unit policies
- Utilized problem-solving skills by properly recognizing patient conditions and implementing patient interventions
- Hoag Hospital, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Newport Beach, CA (60 hours) 2022
- Exposed to first OR experience, embraced the different atmosphere of this field of nursing, and discovered a desire to work in this unit
- South Coast Global, Medical/Surgical, ED, Santa Ana, CA (96 hours) 2022
- Quickly acclimated to first clinical rotation by paying close attention to detail, asking questions, and showing an eagerness to take on new learning opportunities
Timeline
Student Health & Case Management Extern
Los Alamitos Unified School District
02.2025 - 05.2025
RN
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
04.2024 - Current
CNA
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
09.2020 - 05.2024
Server
Lazy Dog Restaurant
02.2018 - 03.2020
Sales Professional, Electronics Specialist
Target
08.2016 - 04.2018
Associate Degree in Science - Registered Nurse
Golden West College
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts - Science
Golden West College
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts - Social & Behavioral Science
Golden West College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
California State University, Dominguez Hills