Daphne Mayes
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Adaptable and highly dependable Registered Nurse with Medical-Surgical experience in high volume hospital settings. Demonstrated ability to float across multiple units and rapidly integrate into new teams while maintaining safe, efficient patient care. Trusted preceptor for new nurses with strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a team-oriented approach. Proficient in Epic, Sunrise, and Aura EMR. BLS certified.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Community Hospital North
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2024 - Current
- Provided bedside care across multi-unit Medical-Surgical service line, adapting to unique patient needs in three units.
- Floated to additional departments during staffing shortages, ensuring safe and high-quality patient care under pressure.
- Preceptor for new graduate and newly hired nurses, providing clinical orientation and skills training.
- Contributed to Caregiver Engagement Council, enhancing staff engagement efforts to improve retention.
- Trained staff on Epic EMR documentation, medication scanning, and workflow navigation to enhance operational efficiency.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension 86th St
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and promptly notified physicians.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, enhancing safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prioritized nursing interventions using critical thinking based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse Geriatric Psychiatry
Assurance Health System
09.2017 - 09.2023
- Facilitated patient understanding of emotional disturbances and acceptance of treatment necessity.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and behavioral health staff to develop tailored treatment plans for patients.
- Administered psychotropic drugs and documented patient reactions to optimize medication management.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse Neurological Science ICU
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided post-surgical care, updated medical records, administered medications, monitored neurological functions, and collaborated with physicians and specialists to optimize patient outcomes.
- Managed chronic patient care in neuro step-down, ICU, and palliative unit, overseeing medication administration, wound care, and patient education to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients after having neurosurgery, experiencing brain injuries, suffering spinal damage or experiencing neurological trauma.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various neurological disorders and diseases.
- Demonstrated self-direction by making informed decisions in clinical situations.
- Exhibited personal accountability in managing patient care responsibilities, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and patient safety.
Air Traffic Controller Facility Watch Supervisor
United States Navy
12.1988 - 12.2008
- Control air traffic on and within the vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies.
- Authorize, regulate, and control flights according to government regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
- Issued landing and take-off authorizations to ensure safe aircraft operations.
- Directed pilots to runways when space was available or instructed them to maintain a traffic pattern until space was available for landing.
- Alerted airport emergency services during emergencies and aircraft difficulties, facilitating prompt response and enhancing safety.
- Completed daily activity reports and maintained records of aircraft messages, supporting operational continuity and effective communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lourdes University
Sylvania, Ohio01-2015
Skills
- Adult patient care
- Patient evaluation
- Treatment plans
- Wound care
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health support
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Record maintenance
- Patient-focused care
Certification
Basic Life Support Provider - September 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Community Hospital North
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension 86th St
09.2021 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse Geriatric Psychiatry
Assurance Health System
09.2017 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse Neurological Science ICU
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2017
Air Traffic Controller Facility Watch Supervisor
United States Navy
12.1988 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lourdes University