Kaniesha Taylor
Hamden, CT *****
**************@*****.***
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Infection Control Nurse
The Marywade Home-New Haven, CT
May 2014 to Present
Infection Prevention Nurse/infection control nurse Assist in the prevention and manage the spread of infectious diseases.
• Develop and implement protocols for prevention of infection and diseases
• Monitor compliance
with hygiene practices and evaluate products for cleaning efficacy.
• Educate patients and healthcare staff on infection prevention measures.
• Respond to outbreaks
and potential threats to contain the spread of infection and determine who and where they affect.
• Collaborate with physicians and pharmacists to monitor the care of patients with infectious diseases and infected wounds.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
The Marywade Home Inc-New Haven, CT
May 2014 to Present
Monitor and assess wounds. Implement proper wound care techniques and orders Assist wound MD with wound care measurement and documentation. LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
The Mary Wade Home-New Haven, CT
March 2014 to Present
Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation/ LTC
IV administration, administration of injections and medication, cardiac monitoring EMAR (Matrix) documentation, Wound Care and Tx, Admission Process Assessment Licensed Practical Nurse
The Willows-Woodbridge, CT
March 2008 to Present
Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation/LTC
Cardiac unit (life vest, IV administration, administration of injections and medication, cardiac monitoring) PCC(point click care) documentation
LPN/MDS Coordinator
Essential HCC-New Haven-New Haven, CT
June 2022 to September 2022
Knowledge of MDS(minimum data Set) and completion. Knowledge of RAI,PPS AND OBRA Process. Manage care plans and Medicare and Mgd Care Update. Assist with admission process. LPN/MDS Coordinator-RCC
Middlesex Health Care Center-Middletown, CT
May 2021 to September 2021
Knowledge of MDS(minimum data Set) and completion. Knowledge of RAI,PPS AND OBRA Process. Manage care plans and Medicare and Mgd Care Update. Assist admission on process. LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Healthcare Network Staffing-South Carolina
March 2018 to January 2020
Travel nurse for LTC and SNF
LPN Charge Nurse
Christian City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center-Union City, GA April 2018 to September 2018
Skilled nursing unit (per diem)
Cardiac unit (life vest, IV line placement and med administration, administration of injections and medication, wound care
LPN
Grady Health System-Atlanta, GA
September 2017 to November 2017
Wound Care team (Nurse)
IV line placement and medication administration nurse Licensed Practical Nurse
Montowese Health and Rehabilitation Center-North Haven, CT April 2017 to August 2017
Unit nurse
Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation/LTC
Cardiac unit (life vest, IV administration, administration of injections and medication, cardiac monitoring) EMAR documentation
Wound care(Wound
Peritoneal Dialysis Care and Tx
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hill Health Corporation-New Haven, CT
May 2014 to September 2014
Clinic Nurse
Prior Authorizations, Rooming patients, vital signs, assist MD/APRN with physical exams, Administration of immunizations and medications
EPIC documentation
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care Source Inc-Orange, CT
December 2006 to August 2009
Healthcare Agency)
Private duty pediatric nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing-Hamden, CT
October 2003 to April 2009
Healthcare Agency-Staffing
Clinics, LTC/SNF and group homes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Willow's Healthcare-Woodbridge, CT
June 1997 to June 2007
CNA to LPN
GPN-LPN
Yale New Haven Hospital-New Haven, CT
June 2002 to July 2002
Clinical experience with dialysis Technique and application. Patient care and administration. Proper understanding of procedure and Protocol. Machine monitoring. Assessment of patients during treatment while assuring safety and comfort.
Education
Diploma in LPN
New England Technical Institute - Denver, CO
September 2019 to Present
High school diploma
Career High School - New Haven, CT
September 2002
Skills
• Lpn (10+ years)
• Lvn
• Pediatrics (5 years)
• Cna (10+ years)
• Healthcare (10+ years)
• Nursing (10+ years)
• Vital Signs (10+ years)
• MDS (Less than 1 year)
• Medication Administration
• Experience Administering Injections
• Tube Feeding (10+ years)
• Hospice Care (10+ years)
• EMR Systems
• Critical Care Experience
• Dialysis Experience
• Acute Care
• Highly perceptive individual with the ability to quickly assess patient condition and determine appropriate escalation.
• Service-driven professional with top-notch communication skills. Able to build easy rapport with others, putting them at ease while building a sense of confidence and trust.
• Respected team player known for willingness to go the extra mile to deliver the best care to both patients and family members.
• Accurately follow established healthcare plans while providing patient advocacy.
• Recognized for long hours, commitment to work, attention to detail, and follow- up.
• Customer Service HEALTHCARE (10+ years)
• TEAM PLAYER (10+ years)
• Staff Nurse (10+ years)
• Home Health (3 years)
• Patient Care (10+ years)
• Laboratory Experience
• Supervising Experience
• Triage
• Epic (5 years)
• Infection Control Training
• Case Management
• ICD-10
• Travel nursing (5 years)
• Venipuncture
• Home Care (3 years)
• Managed Care (10+ years)
• Management
• Phlebotomy
• LPN (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
LVN
LPN
CNA