I recently moved to Austin from Florida and am looking for a position in which I can use my talents and abilities. I currently reside in North Austin, but am willing to travel within the Austin area.
My experience includes but not limited to infant care, housekeeping, teaching, and management. Please find my resume below.
I can be reached directly at 512-924-1996
Teresa Cristina Taylor
12443 Tech Ridge Blvd. #616s Austin, TX 78753
Cell phone (512) 924-1996
tscrub@gmail.com
Working Experience
Nanny Austin, TX May 2009-August 2009
Responsible for care of newborn infant, and general housekeeping.
Adhered to a set schedule.
Responsible for organization, cleaning of home.
Sterile Processing Technician General Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Jun 2004 - Jan 2009
Responsible for sterilization techniques and operations of technical equipment. Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and control all of the activities related to equipment/instrument decontamination, processing, sterilization, and case cart management. Order, stock, and pull general supplies for surgical procedures as scheduled. Assures that medical/surgical supplies and instruments, both sterile and non-sterile, are cleaned, prepared, processed, stored and distributed appropriately for patient care/use.
Sterile Processing Technician Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Weston, FL Feb 2003 to Jun 2004
Same responsibilities as above.
Took time off to care for a family member with terminal illness. Oct 2001 to Feb 2003
Dr. Crayton Walker, Salt Lake City, Utah May 2001 to Sep 2001
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral Surgical Assistant
Provided chairside assistance to dentists in the performance of dental procedures and oral surgical procedures. Prepared, sterilized, organized, and set up dental equipment, ensured that all dental instruments werecleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and standards. Developed and processed dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders. Ordered and maintained inventories of dental clinic supplies.
Self-Employed, Salt Lake City, Utah Jan 1993 to Aug 2001
Private Nurse
Provided direct patient care to Mrs. Maureen Perry, Mrs. Donita Gatherum, Mrs. Ina Hughes, and Mr. & Mrs. Allen in their homes. Coordinated care with physicians and other health care providers. Responsible for care delegated to home care aides. Planned meals, including special diets, and shopped for food. Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication intake, and flawless operation of medical devices. Served as a guide and companion providing instruction and psychological support. Offered advice on nutrition, cleanliness, and household tasks.
Hospital Pan Americano, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Nov 1991 to Dec 1992
Head Nurse - ICU
Provided patient care in a critical care setting, communicating with physicians about changes in patients condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Functioned as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers. Supervised the administration of medications, performed head-to-toe assessment on all patients, formulated an individualized plan of care. Assessed pain and utilized appropriate pain management techniques. Provided care to patients with compromised nutritional/metabolic status and those requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management. Communicated with charge nurse, coworkers and physicians, consulting other departments to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patients needs. Maintained documentation that meets current standards and policies.
Hospital Dr. Aloan, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Aug 1988 to Nov 1991
Head Nurse
Coordinated and participated in the delivery of patient care ensuring compliance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Scheduled work for the group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate utilization of personnel, space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties. Assisted in determining fiscal requirements for the hospital and in preparing budgetary recommendations. Assisted staff in developing organizational skills and in selecting priorities for the delivery of nursing care; monitored progress of staff and assisted with reorganization of a clinic as required. Coordinated activities of nursing staff with other personnel and services engaged in caring for patients; advised other services of conditions or circumstances affecting plans for diagnosis, therapy or patient activity. Interfaced with patients and their relatives to promote participation in patient care and to coordinate nursing activities with family plans; initiated referrals to community agencies as required. Assisted in the selection, provision and control of material resources to include evaluating quality of materials, setting standards for the required quantities of supplies and equipment and establishing procedures to prevent misuse and improper care of materials. Interpreted and implemented safety practices; set standards for nursing staff and others involved in the maintenance of a clean hospital setting. Recommended various personnel functions including, but not limited to, hiring, merit recommendations, transfers and vacation schedules.
Hospital Raphael de Paula e Souza, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil April 1986 to Aug 1988
Clinic of Pulmonary Disease - TB
Clinical Nurse
Participated in the care of patients with general medical and infectious pulmonary diseases, including TB. Maintained safe, adequate staffing levels that meet unit guidelines and anticipate patient care needs. Anticipated need for additional resources to manage changes in unit. Kept unit clerk informed of changes in nursing assignment and patient location so the log remained up to date. Assumed responsibility for managing or delegating to qualified personnel, transferring calls from nursing personnel. Ensured availability of necessary equipment and supplies for patient care on assigned shift. Maintained communication with Attending Physician regarding patient, unit and bed status concerns. Coordinated volunteer activities. Prepare and provide report for oncoming Charge Nurse.
Education & Training
Hospital Administration Program - Rio de Janeiro State Hospital Association Jan April/ 1991
TPN - Parenteral Nutrition Program Aloan Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Jan Jun / 1990
Hemodialysis Administration Program Urology Hospital, Rio de Janeiro,Brazil Mar Jul/1989
RN Trainer Program, University Fluminense of Education, Rio de Janeiro,Brazil Class of 1987
RN, University Fluminense of Educacation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Class of 1986
Surgical Technician Santa Casa Hospital Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Jan -Dec/1978
Location: Austin, TX
its NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
