2005 Press Releases
Registered Nurse Linda Taylor Promoted to 3 to 11 p.m. Nurse Supervisor ROME – Rome Memorial Hospital Registered Nurse Linda Taylor, who has been the 2 East nurse manager on the 3 to 11 p.m. shift since 1989, has been promoted to nurse supervisor for the same shift, announced Vice President of Nursing Durinda Durr, MS, RN. In her new role, Taylor will oversee all nursing operations, including proper staffing, patient safety and a smooth work flow between shifts. “We are very pleased that Linda has accepted the position,” said Vice President of Nursing Durinda Durr, RN, MS. “She is compassionate, knows and is respected by the staff and physicians alike, and exhibits a high level of professionalism.” Durr said that the directors of nursing met to discuss possible candidates and that Linda was the natural choice for the job. “Linda has a very calm demeanor and is highly skilled. For her, the patient comes first, which is what our job is all about. And she also has this wonderful history with Rome Memorial Hospital which really shows her dedication to her patients and the hospital,” said Durr. Since 1984, when Taylor graduated from SUNY Institute of Technology’s nursing program, she has worked at Rome Memorial Hospital. She began her career as a registered nurse and after five years, moved into the ranks of a nurse manager. Prior to SUNY, she received a diploma degree from St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in Utica. She realized she had chosen the right career path when she began caring for patients during her college years. “I didn’t know what I wanted to be, but once I started taking care of the patients, I knew what I wanted to do,” said Taylor. She said that she likes the challenges of nursing and talking to patients and seeing them get better. She feels that she and Rome Memorial Hospital are a nice fit. “My job is close to home. I like everybody at the hospital and I know how the hospital operates. Your job is that much easier when people respect and openly communicate with you, which is the case at Rome Memorial Hospital. It’s much easier to accomplish things because people readily communicate with you. I feel that the hospital accommodates people the best they can and we’re definitely well treated here.” Taylor is also quick to credit the hospital nursing supervisors for their support. She said that it’s wonderful to care for people as patients that you already know in the community. She feels that it facilitates open communications with patients because they feel comfortable with her and other staff at Rome Memorial Hospital. Taylor resides in the Town of Lee with husband Michael and children Jennifer and Joseph. | 