VICTORIA N. TAYLOR, DNP, MSN, APRN, PNP-BC, FNP-BC

**** ******* ****, *** *****, NV 89108 702-***-**** adrvks@r.postjobfree.com NURSING NURSE PRACTITIONER PATIENT CARE: PEDIATRICS & FAMILY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS IMPROVEMENT BUDGETING GRANTS ADMINISTRATION Positioned to deliver excellent patient care, innovative operational efficiency, and cost reduction PERSONAL PROFILE

Compassionate, dedicated and service-driven Doctoral-prepared Registered Nurse, and both family and pediatric nurse practitioner armed with over three decades extensive experience in providing superior patient care with leadership skills to ensure smooth nursing operations and regulatory compliance. Recognized as an exceptional team leader and motivator with verifiable success in combining clinical expertise and business acumen to align medical and nursing goals with corporate objectives; Proven leader with a track record of reversing underperforming operations by improving processes, cutting costs and ensuring optimum patient care.

S E L E C T E D H I G H L I G H T S

A highly committed, focused, and enthusiastic individual who strives for quality and excellence in every undertaking.

35+ years of experience, including over 15-years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner, 4 years’ experience in nursing leadership, 3+ years’ experience as a nursing school instructor and student advisor, and 13 years’ of experience as the Neonatal/Postpartum Program Coordinator at a large non-profit community teaching hospital.

Able to analyze challenges and provide robust but adaptable solutions which meet current and future requirements. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Grand Canyon University (GCU), Phoenix, AZ Dec. 2017 Post-Masters Certificate, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Las Vegas, NV Dec. 2007 Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, UNLV, Las Vegas, NV May 2007 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), UNLV, Las Vegas, NV May 2007 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), UNLV, Las Vegas, NV May 2003 Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), UNLV, Las Vegas, NV Dec. 1986 CORE SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Clinical administration

Leadership skills

Mentoring skills

Pediatric & Family care provider

Exceptional patient care

Revenue Generation

Cost Containment

Inventory Management

Public health

Grant writing

Federal and State grant

reporting

QA/QI

Nursing instruction and

training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FQHC Community Health Nurse Manager/Nurse Practitioner- Southern Nevada Health District Jun. 2018 – May 2022

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of all services within the FQHC, which includes primary care pediatrics and family practice, family planning, Ryan White (HIV care), mental health, and dental clinic services.

• Assisted with grant writing and reporting to state and federal agencies.

• Budgeted for each service and across all individual grants.

• As a nurse practitioner, provides care to clients in the clinic settings including pediatric patients.

• Clinical mentor for new employees and APRN staff.

• MAT waivered.

• EMR: eClinicalWorks.

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VICTORIA N. TAYLOR, DNP, MSN, APRN, PNP-BC, FNP-BC Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Positively Kids Mar. 2014 – Jun. 2018

Provided pediatric primary care for high-risk populations of children in Clark County, NV.

Acute and chronic care management for illness was provided for children from birth through 18 years of age.

Routine well-child check-ups, camp, and sports physicals were provided along with routine childhood immunizations following the AAP and CDC guidelines for immunizations and screenings.

Provided patient education including lactation management for new moms and babies, weight management principles for overweight children and their families, and routine discharge education on childhood illnesses.

Staff resource and clinical leader.

Provided ongoing care information for families and provided guidance and referrals for patients with critical conditions.

Developed and implemented strategies significantly increasing patient census.

Provided leadership for staff needing mentoring.

Delivered quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity

EMR: eClinicalWorks and later, Athena Health.

Family Nurse Practitioner – Darzev Family Practice Nov. 2013 – Jan. 2014

Provided care for patients throughout the life cycle, birth through elderly.

Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and focused assessments for primary care & illness management.

Provided guidance to other medical staff to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction.

Provided leadership during emergencies while maintaining a comforting and reassuring affect for patients.

Maintained and delivered clinical core competencies

EMR: Prognosix.

Nursing Instructor – Kaplan College Mar. 2010 – Jul. 2013

Provided nursing education through a variety of techniques to enhance learning.

Developed courses both in the classroom and for the online environment. Courses taught included growth and development, pediatrics, maternity nursing, med/surg nursing, and nursing fundamentals. Developed associated labs and clinical experiences.

Quickly developed positive relationships with the staff of each hospital clinical sites where student rotations were conducted.

Designated as faculty advisor for students enrolled in this program.

Assisted in the development of a high-tech simulation lab to promote student learning.

Provided guidance and assistance with student issues as they relate to the classroom.

Received exemplary evaluations from students, peers, and management

Computer platform: Blackboard

Advanced Practitioner of Nursing (APRN) – Minute Clinic Mar. 2008 – May 2012

Provided patient care for children 18 months of age through the older adult.

Performed a variety of functions necessary for the care of patients, utilizing the nursing process.

Provided complete focused assessments based on patient concerns. Diagnosed the patient based on history and findings, developed a treatment plan (prescriptions written when required), and provided discharge instructions.

Performed various in-office CLIA waived tests. Interpreted results to treat patients appropriately.

Established amicable working relationships with host store managers and staff, including the pharmacists and pharmacy techs.

Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.

Managed inventory through the development of spreadsheets and proper tracking of incoming and outgoing supplies.

Saved funds through reduction of inappropriate ordering of supplies.

EMR: proprietary EMR

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VICTORIA N. TAYLOR, DNP, MSN, APRN, PNP-BC, FNP-BC Advanced Practitioner of Nursing (APRN) – Anthem Hills Pediatrics Jun. 2007 – May 2008

Diagnosed and treated patients from birth to 21 years of age.

Provided medical patient care by interviewing, examining, diagnosing, and treating patients.

Prescribed medications appropriately.

Increased practice revenue through providing extended office hours.

Treated an average of 15-20 patients daily; Gained experience in pediatric emergencies. University Medical Center – Various RN Positions (See below) Oct. 1986 – Jun. 2007 Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Emergency Room, UMC Jul. 2003 – Jun. 2007

Triaged patients to determine patient acuity and urgency to be seen.

Routine RN duties including vital signs, physical assessment, IV administration, and medication administration.

Care of critically ill pediatric patients in the emergency department setting until PICU bed available.

Provided discharge instructions/family education; developed, monitored, coordinated, and evaluated health of patients.

Relief charge nurse duties, assigned responsibilities, identified situations impacting patient care, and took corrective actions, demonstrated leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees.

Promoted a culture of Service Excellence

Program Coordinator - NICU, Nursery, Postpartum Units, UMC Feb. 1991 - Jul. 2003

Managed all Unit Performance/Quality Improvement (PI/QI) initiatives.

Maintained educational records for 120+ employees; Worked with HR to coordinate training schedules for staff.

Provided community outreach programs for outlying hospitals and organizations providing maternal-child services.

Assisted in the development of a Level III NICU.

Developed an excellent reputation in the community for quality educational courses offered.

Regional instructor for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Organized and taught courses in NV and CA.

Utilized the Neonatal Oral-Motor Assessment Scale (NOMAS) to identify infants with feeding disorders and implement treatment plans.

As an IBCLC, developed the 18-hour WHO sanctioned course, Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, used to train hospital staff on how to support breastfeeding for new mother-baby dyads. Taught this course throughout the community at local hospitals, and for interested staff at area WIC programs.

Provided breastfeeding support to postpartum mothers with infants in the NICU. Taught cup feeding, spoon feeding, supported and encouraged skin-to-skin care/kangaroo care; worked with postpartum mothers to initiate breastfeeding, taught breastfeeding classes in the resource center for community postpartum women. Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), UMC Oct. 1987 – Feb. 1991

Provided critical care for newborn infants with life-threatening conditions such as, prematurity, congenital anomalies, sepsis, post-maturity with complications, etc.

Cared for infants on conventional ventilators, oscillators, jet ventilators and CPAP; maintained UA and UVC lines.

Attended high-risk deliveries to “catch” the newborn, assess the infant, and begin interventions as necessitated by infant’s condition, according to Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines. Registered Nurse-Medical-Surgical Unit / HIV Unit, UMC Jan. 1987 – Oct. 1987

RN duties for individuals diagnosed with HIV

RN duties for med-surg patients, including medication administration, IV starts and management, etc. Registered Nurse (RN) – Sierra Health Services Sep. 2006 – Jun. 2007

Operated a Synergis clinic for high-risk infants. International Board-certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) – Best-Fed Babies – owner/operator Jul. 1995 – Mar. 2020

Lactation support to new mothers and their infants.

Appropriate use of breastfeeding tools and implements to assist mother’s success.

Monitoring of infant weight, as needed, to assure neonate’s health and adequate growth were achieved.

Provided home visits, as requested.

Offered breastfeeding pumps and supplies for mothers needing to return to work or provide breastmilk for their infant. 4

VICTORIA N. TAYLOR, DNP, MSN, APRN, PNP-BC, FNP-BC LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Nevada State Board of Nursing, APRN # 000953, exp. 7/31/2022 Nevada State Board of Nursing, RN # 16110, exp. 7/31/2022 ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification #200-***-****, exp. 1/20/2024 ANCC Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification #200-***-****, exp. 2/8/2026 NPI, Pharmacy, DEA, and MAT waiver available upon request PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), ID# 235234, member American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), member American Nurses Association (ANA), ID# 30293517

Nevada Nurses Association (NNA), member

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), member

Nevada Advanced Practice Nurses Association (NAPNA), member

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