Darcie Kocan-Hitch
St. Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Accomplished ER Behavioral Health Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Henry Ford St. John Main, adept in therapeutic communication and direct patient care. Excelled in delivering exceptional care coordination and substance abuse treatment, significantly enhancing patient recovery rates. Renowned for fostering substantial improvements in patient satisfaction and care standards through innovative quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Henry Ford St. John Main (previously Ascension)
04.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Behavioral Heath Registered Nurse
Harbor Oaks
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Hospice Nurse
Angela Hospice
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Grace Hospice
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Warren Woods Rehabilitation Center
10.2011 - 07.2014
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Managed 2-3 nurses and nursing activities on a 76 bed LTC unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Career Ladder LPN To RN Option
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MIAssociate of Arts - General Education
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MIElementary Education, With Minor in Psychology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Family Education
- Behavior Modification
- Discharge Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Substance abuse treatment
- Therapeutic communication
- Suicide Prevention
- Eating disorder treatment
- Documentation
- Infection Control
- Care Coordination
- Student Precepting
- Vitals monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
CHPN (previously certified as a Hospice and Palliative Nurse)
CPI ; Crisis Prevention Intervention
Currently, I am working on Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing Certification
Timeline
ER Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Henry Ford St. John Main (previously Ascension)
04.2021 - Current
Behavioral Heath Registered Nurse
Harbor Oaks
09.2020 - 03.2021
Hospice Nurse
Angela Hospice
02.2016 - 02.2020
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Grace Hospice
02.2015 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Warren Woods Rehabilitation Center
10.2011 - 07.2014
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
CHPN (previously certified as a Hospice and Palliative Nurse)
CPI ; Crisis Prevention Intervention
Currently, I am working on Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing Certification
Associate of Applied Science - Career Ladder LPN To RN Option
Lansing Community College
Associate of Arts - General Education
Lansing Community College
Elementary Education, With Minor in Psychology
Central Michigan University
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