Mary Beth Taylor
Castleton
Summary
Accomplished Director of Office Base Lab-Registered Nurse at National Vascular Associates, renowned for enhancing team collaboration and boosting client satisfaction rates significantly. Leveraged exceptional verbal communication and operations management skills to develop high-performing teams and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing patient-centered care and professional growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Office Base Lab-Registered Nurse
National Vascular Associates
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced environment.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Fauquier Hospital
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Fauquier Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Streamlined the pre-and post-procedure processes, ensuring proper patient preparation and thorough follow-up care.
- Ensured optimal equipment performance through meticulous inspection, maintenance, and calibration of radiological tools and devices.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
- Skillfully prioritized multiple responsibilities simultaneously, managing a diverse caseload of patients with complex medical conditions.
- Provided compassionate support for patients, easing anxieties about complex medical procedures and promoting a positive experience.
- Assisted in the training and orientation of new nursing staff members, sharing valuable expertise in interventional radiology practices.
- Exhibited strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during treatment procedures or patient interactions.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills while educating patients on procedural expectations, aftercare instructions, and overall health management strategies.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry advances and best practices for interventional radiology nursing.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients.
- Contributed to a high standard of care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on interventional radiology techniques and best practices.
- Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
- Reduced procedure times by efficiently coordinating with radiologists and other healthcare professionals during examinations.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when preparing sterile instruments, trays, and supplies for various diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
- Maintained compliance with radiation safety protocols by properly shielding patients, staff members, and self from unnecessary exposure risks.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fauquier Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2019
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to end stage renal patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NYSkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Team management
- Strategies and goals
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Director of Office Base Lab-Registered Nurse
National Vascular Associates
08.2022 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Fauquier Hospital
03.2022 - 02.2024
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Fauquier Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fauquier Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College
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