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Darcey Myers

Fort Dodge

Summary

Service oriented and seasoned Registered Nurse with strong competence in communication with clients and staff. Displays strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and management direction. Devotion to performing all duties with accuracy and with independent work capability. My intention is to participate in, build and continue to grow a positive health care team with direct focus on patient responsibilities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

North Central Correctional Facility
09.2018 - Current
  • Perform health assessments and provider primary health care to incarcerated individuals, teach and promote responsibility for individual health, assist in medical clinic, administer medications and treatments, collaborate with medical providers as well as team staff members, carry out health care orders by following facility policy and procedure.
  • Educated patients on health management, preventive care, and medication adherence to promote wellness.
  • Respond to all emergencies within facility and treat patient per facility policy, carry out physician orders, call for emergency services as needed


Registered Nurse

Iowa Specialty Hospital
04.2018 - 09.2018

ER/Med Surg

  • Provided direct patient care, work as a team in each unit, administer medications, IV starts, assist physician with procedures, education/strong communication skills, frontline triage/Code/Trauma team member, used of medical equipment, chart assessments, prepare patient for admission or transfer of care to another facility.
  • Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs and develop care strategies.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely intervention.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse

Unity Point
01.2014 - 04.2018

Charge RN in Same Day Surgery/PATT- Pre Admission Testing & Teaching

  • Same Day- Provide direct patient care, guided health care team in decision making, manage day to day activities, scheduling of staff and coordinate staff assignments, assist RN's with patient assignment, supervise healthcare team and secretarial staff. Complete admissions and assessment of ambulatory patient in same day and endoscopy. IV starts, medication administration, Pre and post op cares, Collaborate wit physician, anesthesia team, monitor recovering patient, provide discharge education.
  • PATT- Study charts to ensure diagnostic testing results are present prior to scheduled surgical procedure, call patient to review medical history, collect results, coordinate and communicate arrival times, expectations, transportation needed, collaborate with medical office personnel/anesthesia and physicians as needed.




Registered Nurse

Unity Point
09.2012 - 12.2013

Surgery Department Circulating Nurse:

  • Verify correct patient and procedure, work as circulating nurse in variety of surgeries, anticipate physician and scrub nurse needs, gather needed equipment, maintain sterile field, assist to transfer patient, ensure patient safety, prep surgical patient, collaborate with medical staff, update families, document in patient chart, clean up
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment in the operating room.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.

Registered Nurse

Unity Point
01.2011 - 06.2012
  • Triage patient problems, provide direct patient care, perform full assessments, assist physician/staff with procedure or cares, provide patient education, administer medications, Code Blue Team, care of infant to geriatric patient, trauma nursing care, ambulance transfer providing nurse, phlebotomy and IV starts
  • Administered emergency care to patients with critical injuries and conditions in high-pressure environments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans effectively.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions and updates.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Nursing

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
12-2007

Diploma - Medical Assistant

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
05-1997

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development
  • Care planning
  • Staff supervision

Timeline

Registered Nurse

North Central Correctional Facility
09.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Iowa Specialty Hospital
04.2018 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse

Unity Point
01.2014 - 04.2018

Registered Nurse

Unity Point
09.2012 - 12.2013

Registered Nurse

Unity Point
01.2011 - 06.2012

Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Nursing

Iowa Central Community College

Diploma - Medical Assistant

Iowa Central Community College