Dara Combes
Incline Village,NV
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 22 years in Labor and Delivery and 2 years as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Delivers high-quality care in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Assesses and supports women throughout labor and postpartum, while providing critical care for sexual assault survivors through forensic exams and emotional support. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sutter CPMC
San Francisco, CA
11.2018 - Current
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator
Placer County District Attorney's Office
Roseville, CA
03.2018 - 09.2018
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Washoe District Attorney's Office
Reno, NV
09.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Tahoe Forest District Hospital
Truckee, CA
01.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Sutter CPMC
03.2002 - 06.2015
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
City College of San Francisco
Skills
- Labor Management
- Delivery Assistance
- Pain Management
- Fetal Monitoring
- Neonatal Care
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response
- Documentation
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Emotional Support
- Induction and Augmentation
- Forensic Examination
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Evidence Handling
- Assessment and Treatment
- Collaboration with Law Enforcement
- Crisis Intervention
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Ethical and Confidential Care
- Continuing Education
Nursing Skills
Labor Management: Expertise in monitoring labor progress, including cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs., Delivery Assistance: Proficient in assisting with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and emergency interventions., Pain Management: Skilled in administering and managing pain relief methods, including epidurals, analgesics, and non-pharmacological techniques., Fetal Monitoring: Experienced in interpreting fetal heart rate patterns, identifying signs of distress, and taking appropriate action., Neonatal Care: Ability to perform immediate newborn assessments, including Apgar scoring, and manage newborn care needs., Patient Education: Adept at educating expectant mothers and families on childbirth, pain management options, and postpartum care., Emergency Response: Trained in responding to and managing obstetric emergencies, such as hemorrhage, preeclampsia, and fetal distress., Documentation: Proficient in accurately documenting labor, delivery, and postpartum care in electronic health records (EHR)., Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Effective in working with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and pediatricians to ensure coordinated care., Emotional Support: Skilled in providing emotional support and reassurance to patients and families during labor and delivery., Induction and Augmentation: Experienced in managing labor induction and augmentation procedures, including the use of Pitocin and other interventions., Forensic Examination: Expertise in conducting comprehensive forensic examinations, including evidence collection and documentation of injuries., Trauma-Informed Care: Proficient in providing compassionate, sensitive care to survivors of sexual assault, addressing both physical and emotional needs., Evidence Handling: Skilled in preserving chain of custody for forensic evidence and maintaining meticulous documentation to ensure legal integrity., Assessment and Treatment: Ability to perform thorough assessments for physical injuries, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and pregnancy, and provide appropriate treatment., Patient Education: Competent in educating survivors about medical and legal options, follow-up care, and available support resources., Collaboration with Law Enforcement: Effective in working with law enforcement and legal professionals., Crisis Intervention: Experienced in offering immediate support and intervention for survivors in acute distress, ensuring a safe and supportive environment., Documentation: Proficient in accurately recording forensic findings, patient history, and care provided in compliance with legal standards., Multidisciplinary Coordination: Skilled in collaborating with victim advocates, forensic teams, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support for survivors., Ethical and Confidential Care: Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and ethical standards in all aspects of forensic care and documentation., Continuing Education: Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices and advancements in forensic nursing.
Certification
- CA RN #607039 exp 8/2026
- BLS exp 5/2026
- ACLS exp 8/2027
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sutter CPMC
11.2018 - Current
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator
Placer County District Attorney's Office
03.2018 - 09.2018
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Washoe District Attorney's Office
09.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Tahoe Forest District Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Sutter CPMC
03.2002 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
City College of San Francisco