Colleen Darrah

• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

First responder to meet with clients after injury

• Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
• Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
• Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.

• Documented and investigated complaints and potentially fraudulent claims.
• Spearheaded program to promote healthy development of children with focus on nutrition.
• Created fact sheets, media advisories, brochures, ads and newsletters.
• Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.