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Taylor Schuler

Henrico

Summary

Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience, including 6 years specializing in endoscopy and additional clinical expertise in progressive care settings. Demonstrates strong proficiency in procedural sedation, patient assessment, and critical care interventions. Known for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining strict adherence to safety and evidence-based practice standards. Dedicated to ongoing professional development and committed to optimizing patient outcomes across diverse healthcare environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy Clin III

VCU Health System
10.2019 - Current
  • Delivered quality care to patients in the pre-operative, procedureal, and recovery areas of the Alvin M. Zfass Endoscopy Suite.
  • Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to procedures and ensured patients are prepared for the procedure.
  • Served as a member of the Endo Council and participated in quality improvement audits.
  • Conducted post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions, and address new or worsening symptoms.
  • Recovered patients from anesthesia.
  • Administered medications to patients according to facility protocols.
  • Performed patient assessments, VS monitoring, IV insertion, and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
  • Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
  • Assisted physicians during endoscopic procedures, such as ERCPs.
  • Administered IV sedation and monitored patients during endoscopic procedures in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to provide safe care and address patient needs.
  • Educated patients and family members in endoscopy.
  • Served as a preceptor to new team members.
  • Attended travel cases in the ICU.


Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Clin II

VCU Health System
11.2016 - 10.2019
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients on a 28 bed progressive care cardiology unit and on an 8 bed cardiology transitional care unit.
  • Served as a charge nurse on the unit and a member of the R&R committee.
  • Mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards ode to care, and served as a preceptor to new RNs.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment and safety while building excellent rapport with patients and their family members.
  • Advocated for patients by identifying discharge barriers, communicating care preferences to providers, and verifying interventions met patients' plan of care.
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high pressure code situations.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver quality care.

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Sentara Careplex Hospital
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • Worked on a 24 bed intermediate care unit/designated stroke unit and cared for patients with DKA, CHF, pneumonia, and respiratory compromised patients on High-flo, chronic long term vents, and Bipap.
  • Educated patients and family members about concerns and ongoing treatment and appointments after hospital stay.
  • Completed assessments, trended vital signs, and I&O every four hours, and recorded telemetry strips once a shift.
  • Discussed patient care and worked closely with interdisciplinary team members.

Oral Surgery Assistant

Oyster Point Oral and Facial Surgery
06.2013 - 01.2016
  • Prepared the surgery area for the designated procedure.
  • Took periapical and panoramic X-rays and prepared for review.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history, and vital signs.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chairs, trays, and surfaces for clean and safe dental procedures.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Assisted with consults.

Nursing Care Partner

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Worked with supplemental staffing.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.
  • Prepared hospital rooms for new admissions and assisted RNs to settle the new patients.
  • Shadowed RNs when time permitted.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05-2015

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
09-2026

Skills

  • Pre-operative and Post operative care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Sedation administration
  • Documentation
  • IV insertion
  • Procedure preparation
  • Teamwork

Certification

  • BLS - Renewed 9/2025
  • ACLS - Renewed 1/2025

Professional Membership

Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners 

Continuing Education

Heart Matters Conference 

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy Clin III

VCU Health System
10.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Clin II

VCU Health System
11.2016 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Sentara Careplex Hospital
01.2016 - 10.2016

Nursing Care Partner

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
05.2014 - 05.2015

Oral Surgery Assistant

Oyster Point Oral and Facial Surgery
06.2013 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

James Madison University

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP

Walden University

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