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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Be Kind Award
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Brianna Taylor

Royalston

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at UMass Memorial Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and empathetic care. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and fostering strong patient relationships, I excel in collaborative environments, ensuring quality care and support for diverse patient populations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

UMass Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Mental Health Counselor

Taravista Behavioral Health Center
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
  • Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
  • Built rapport with diverse client populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices.


Patient Care Assistant

Mount Auburn Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2022
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.

Education

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
Fitchburg, MA
06-2023

High School Diploma -

Nashoba Valley Technical High School
Westford, MA

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Compassionate care
  • Proficient in Epic charting system

Accomplishments

  • Preceptor to new hires
  • Recognized by the Chief Nursing Officer for the "Be Kind Award 2025"

Be Kind Award

Nurses are awarded this for their dedication to their job, compassionate and exceptional patient care

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

UMass Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Mental Health Counselor

Taravista Behavioral Health Center
12.2021 - 06.2023

Patient Care Assistant

Mount Auburn Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2022

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School

High School Diploma -

Nashoba Valley Technical High School

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