Darcie Bettner
Oregon,IL
Summary
I am a dedicated RN-BSN with over 10 years expertise in treating patients. Passionate and attentive for the care of my patients and their families. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, problem-solving skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Motivated professional with a Bachelors degree in nursing, which will add value to any organization, in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. I am a hardworking and reliable nurse with strong ability to advocate. Offering new ideas and innovative thinking, highly organized, proactive, and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Home Nursing
CGH Medical Center
Sterling, IL
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed schedules by completing work accurately and on time.
- Supported work-life balance to improve staff morale.
- Mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Oversaw recordkeeping and reporting efforts to satisfy document processing guidelines.
- Developed department performance goals and methods for achieving milestones.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Created and enforced processes to boost company productivity.
- Evaluated key business metrics and recommended adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Created training materials for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication.
- Conducted training sessions on new processes or products for internal staff members.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
- Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Reviewed and constructed new referrals, coded patient diagnosis.
- Called and verified insurance for referrals.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
CGH Home Nursing
Sterling, IL
02.2014 - 08.2022
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve overall patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or terminal diagnosis.
- Performed necessary documentation related to clinical activities according to established standards of practice.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, medication administration, injections, IV therapy and other treatments.
- Maintained knowledge base regarding current trends in nursing practices through attendance at professional meetings, seminars, conferences.
- Coordinated discharge planning with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Instructed patients in self-care techniques to manage and treat illnesses or injuries.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Counseled family members on how best to cope with stress associated with caring for an ill relative at home.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing home health services delivery.
- Assessed patient health and condition by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and reviewing medical histories.
- Implemented infection control protocols designed to reduce risk of exposure and transmission of communicable diseases.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessments and identified needs.
- Participated in continuing education programs as needed to maintain certification requirements.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety initiatives within the scope of practice as defined by organization policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to physician or supervisor and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans of care for each assigned patient.
- Conducted follow up visits at home or in facility settings as required by physicians orders or agency policy and procedure guidelines.
- Assisted with the coordination of home health services to ensure that quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Advised caregivers on proper nutrition, hygiene and exercise regimens appropriate for the age and condition of their loved one.
- Initiated emergency measures when indicated for acute changes in conditions requiring immediate intervention.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Contributed to research projects related to home health nursing practices.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Ensured quality assurance standards are met through regular chart audits and review processes.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Delivered culturally competent care tailored to diverse patient populations.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, providers, and insurance companies.
- Led patient care conferences to discuss treatment goals and progress updates.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CGH Medical Center
Sterling, IL
07.2012 - 02.2014
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL05-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Floral Design
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL05-1996
High School Diploma -
Oregon High School
Oregon, IL06-1993
Skills
- Operations Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Workforce Planning
- Creative Direction
- Meeting facilitation
- Staff Management
- Program coordination
- Employee Relations
- Project Management
- Staff Coordination
- Business Administration
- Recruitment and hiring
- Consulting
- Staff Development
- Task Delegation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Behavioral Health
- Dementia Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Culturally-sensitive care
- ADL Assistance
- Chart updating
- Appointment Scheduling
- Health care consultation
- Infectious disease control
- Medical Records Management
- IV setup
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Strong medical ethic
- Physical assessments
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Plan Development
- Vascular care understanding
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Care
- IV drug therapy management
- Health and wellness expertise
- Patient Evaluation
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Patient care planning
- Collecting vitals
- Culturally sensitive
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Sanitation
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Epic EHR Management
- Treatment Planning
- EMR Systems
- Community advocate
- Emergency Care
- Cardiac Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Relationship Building
- Patient and family advocacy
- Evaluations
- Taking vitals
- Documenting vitals
Accomplishments
- Nominated several times for the Daisy award.
- Received several high patient comments/compliments per SHP surveys.
Certification
- Home Nursing coding class completed and passed.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Home Nursing
CGH Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
CGH Home Nursing
02.2014 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CGH Medical Center
07.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Highland Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Floral Design
Kishwaukee College
High School Diploma -
Oregon High School