Darcie Crocker
Seneca,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over five years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Dialysis Registered Nurse
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Ottawa, IL
01.2019 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 4 to 6 high acuity patients per shift.
- Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Aperion Care
Marseilles, IL
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Professional Healthcare Staffing
Streator, IL
03.2013 - 09.2016
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Used mobility devices and lift equipment to transport patients.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2021
Skills
- Medication administration expert
- Colostomy care familiarity
- IV drug therapy management
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Administering dialysis treatments
- Intake and discharge
- Computerized charting specialist
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Active listening
- Training & Development
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Dialysis Registered Nurse
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aperion Care
09.2016 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Professional Healthcare Staffing
03.2013 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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