Darcie Penney R.N., B.S.N.
Registered Nurse
Killeen,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Extender
Mindoula Heath
Killeen, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Liaised with patients to identify care gaps and member needs to provide referrals and support.
Housing Services Coordinator/Interim Director
Domestic Violence Resource Center
Beaverton, OR
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Developed and maintained relationships with survivors and community supports through program development.
- Resolved staff member conflicts and concerns, actively listening to concerns and assisting in finding appropriate solution.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
Case Manager
Klamath County Juvenile Department
Klamath Falls, OR
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Partnered with physicians, probation officers, DHS Case Workers, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and other case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented residents interactions and interventions in electronic and paper charting systems.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Behavior Management Services
Rapid City, SD
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Member of on-call emergency response team for crisis intervention within facility.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.
Private In Home Caregiver
Private Individual
Redmond, OR
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Triage Nurse/Wound Care Nurse/Staff Nurse
Northwest Surgical Specialists
Eugene, OR
09.2004 - 03.2006
- Cleaned, groomed or draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Applied clean dressings, stockings or support bandages under direction of nurse or physician.
Triage Nurse/Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute
Eugene, OR
09.2002 - 09.2004
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Relief Charge Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
Eugene, OR
08.2000 - 09.2002
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College
Mcminnville, OR 09.1996 - 06.2000
Skills
Monitoring patient progress
undefinedCertification
Certified Case Manager NurseTraining - currently enrolled
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Care Extender
Mindoula Heath
01.2023 - Current
Housing Services Coordinator/Interim Director
Domestic Violence Resource Center
07.2018 - 09.2022
Case Manager
Klamath County Juvenile Department
10.2015 - 07.2018
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Behavior Management Services
04.2014 - 12.2014
Private In Home Caregiver
Private Individual
02.2010 - 12.2012
Triage Nurse/Wound Care Nurse/Staff Nurse
Northwest Surgical Specialists
09.2004 - 03.2006
Triage Nurse/Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute
09.2002 - 09.2004
Relief Charge Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
08.2000 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College
09.1996 - 06.2000
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