Amanda Taylor
Easley,SC
Summary
Professional nursing leader prepared for advanced responsibilities in healthcare management. Proven ability to drive patient care excellence and improve operational efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative team leadership and adaptable to changing environments. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering impactful results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health
03.2021 - Current
- Responsible for The Family Birthplace, Family Beginnings, Women’s Specialty, Lactation, Women’s Education, Women’s Boutique
- Accountable for the delivery of quality patient care, customer satisfaction, and financial results
- Accountable for ensuring evidence-based care in Women’s Health-with key focus on the Joint Commission’s Perinatal standards
- Partners with the Department chair to focus on the quality and safety standards in Women’s Health
- Oversight of the Apheresis department (February 2024)
- Oversight of the Facility Resource Pool, Nurse Staffing office, and the Central Monitor unit (September 2024)
- Managed Patient surge and overflow during Hurricane Helene and created a Discharge Support Lounge to support Inpatient holds in the Emergency Department.
Nurse Manager
Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health
07.2018 - 03.2021
- 24/7 responsibility on a labor and delivery unit with 15 LDR’s, OB OR, OB PACU, and OB Triage
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Responsible for Monitoring HCAHPs scores and focus on the patient experience through validating staff on AIDET, Bedside Shift Report, Hourly Rounding and Leader Patient Rounding for the hospital Accurately managing and maintaining employee engagement
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Remained responsible for role as Nurse Manager on Mom/Baby
Nurse Manager
Greenville Health System, now Prisma Health
12.2014 - 03.2021
- 24/7 responsibility on a 36 bed Mother/Baby Unit and Newborn Nursery
- Managed budgetary planning and resource management to meet departmental goals efficiently.
- Responsible for Monitoring HCAHPs scores and focus on the patient experience through validating staff on AIDET, Bedside Shift Report, Hourly Rounding and Leader Patient Rounding for the hospital Accurately managing and maintaining employee engagement
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Adjunct Faculty
Anderson University
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Project Development NUR 485
- Senior Project NUR 490
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Nurse Manager
Patewood Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Responsible for planning and development of education and staff for a new Mother/Baby unit
- Cross-covered Patewood and Greenville Memorial during this time
- Managed budgetary planning and resource management to meet departmental goals efficiently.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Nurse Manager
Baptist Easley Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2014
- 24/7 responsibility of a 14 bed LDRP unit
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Responsible for simulation training on the unit and maintained employee engagement.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Functioned as Hospital Supervisor on a weekly rotation with other Nurse Managers
Clinical Coordinator
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
02.2008 - 09.2012
- Responsible for coordinating Obstetrical care to intrapartum and antepartum patients and ensuring charges are done accordingly
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Coordinated patient care activities to enhance service delivery and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 15 physicians, nurses, and support staff.
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours St Francis Health System
09.2006 - 02.2008
- Responsible for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care
- Provided individualized patient care based on the nursing process
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Shriners Hospital for Children
01.2006 - 05.2007
- 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.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
NHC Greenville
07.2005 - 11.2005
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet evolving healthcare needs.
- Developed individualized care plans to address each patient''s specific needs, promoting overall well-being and recovery.
- Improved patient care by ensuring timely and accurate administration of medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Executive Leadership
Anderson University
Anderson, South Carolina01.2020
Masters of Science - Nursing, Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona01.2009
Associates Degree - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, South Carolina01.2005
Skills
- Skilled communicator
- Strong organizational skills
- Analytical decision-making
- Strategic vision
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Nurse Executive Board Certified: 2015-present
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health
03.2021 - Current
Nurse Manager
Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health
07.2018 - 03.2021
Nurse Manager
Patewood Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health
09.2017 - 07.2018
Adjunct Faculty
Anderson University
08.2016 - 12.2018
Nurse Manager
Greenville Health System, now Prisma Health
12.2014 - 03.2021
Nurse Manager
Baptist Easley Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2014
Clinical Coordinator
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
02.2008 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours St Francis Health System
09.2006 - 02.2008
Registered Nurse
Shriners Hospital for Children
01.2006 - 05.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
NHC Greenville
07.2005 - 11.2005
Masters of Science - Nursing, Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associates Degree - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Executive Leadership
Anderson University
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