Taylor Shirahama

• Provides direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management and individualized treatment plans.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Advocates for patients by supporting and respecting their rights, values, and beliefs.
• Charge nurse trained and serves as a preceptor for new hires.

Medical ICU: 10E Tower

• Assisted nurses during codes by running supplies and stocking the line/intubation carts.

• Accompanied patients to scheduled tests including MRI and CT.

• Aided nurses during dressing changes by handing sterile materials and stabilizing extremities.

• Participated in Q2H turn interventions utilizing pressure injury prevention strategies.

• Advocated for patient needs when on ventilatory/oxygen support.

Acute Inpatient Rehab: 5-7N JRB

• Advocated for safe patient handling and fall risk prevention.

• Assisted patients with ambulation via assistive devices (i.e. MaxiMove, Hoyer, Sit-to-Stand).

• Provided patients with assistance via ADLs, transport to labs, and admission/discharge.

• Documented appropriate information within scope of practice such as I&Os and patient ADLs.

• Communicated effectively and clearly to RNs and related Health Care Professionals.

• Reinforced rehabilitation techniques to maximize patient recovery
• Assisted and prepared patients for examination, treatment, and appointments
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.

• Provided residents with assistance for Activities of Daily Living.
• Supported nurses with obtaining vital signs and charting of resident information.
• •Ensured residents safety regarding changes in behavior and health through proper documentation.

• Managed student’s academic and behavioral goals in their Individualized Education Program.

• Enabled student achievement through progress tracking and data collection.

• Collaborated with parents and staff to support student learning.
• Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.