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Work History
Education
Skills
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Darcy Akins

Palatine,IL

Summary

Dedicated psychiatric nurse with over 5 years of comprehensive experience in behavioral health, specializing in inpatient psychiatry, residential addictions, and lifespan assessment. Currently pursuing certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), with anticipated graduation in December 2025. Proven ability to deliver compassionate patient care and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes. Committed to advancing mental health practices and improving the quality of life for individuals facing psychological challenges.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Nurse

Lake County Health Department
06.2025 - Current
  • Improved overall health outcomes for residents through diligent monitoring and timely intervention.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to adapt standard nursing practices according to unique circumstances that arose in the residential setting.
  • Maintained detailed medical records, allowing for seamless communication between team members and informed decisionmaking.

Clinical Behavioral Health Nurse

Northwest Community Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2025
  • Utilized de-escalation techniques effectively to manage crisis situations while maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
  • Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of medical records for optimal patient care continuity.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Registered Nurse

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Arbor Terrace Assisted Living
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.

Scheduler

Arbor Terrace Assisted Living
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.

Education

Master of Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
09.2021

Associate degree - Nursing

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
12.2019

Skills

  • Medication management
  • Conflict resolution support
  • Risk management planning
  • Suicide prevention
  • Discharge planning
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Interdisciplinary cooperation

Timeline

Residential Nurse

Lake County Health Department
06.2025 - Current

Clinical Behavioral Health Nurse

Northwest Community Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2025

Registered Nurse

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
03.2020 - 03.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Arbor Terrace Assisted Living
01.2019 - 03.2020

Scheduler

Arbor Terrace Assisted Living
08.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest

Associate degree - Nursing

College of DuPage

Master of Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health

Lewis University

Additional Experience

  • Charge Nurse, Northwest Community Hospital October 2021 – April 2025
  • Secretary, Student Nurse Association (SNA) May 2019-Dec. 2019

Clinical Expierience

Northwest Community Hospital, Adult and Adolescent IOP Program, Arlington Heights, IL- Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

-Completed 180 hours 


Northwest Community Hospital, Acute Adult Inpatient Unit, Arlington Heights, IL - Jan 2025- May 2025

-Completed 180 hours 


Neuropsych Associates Outpatient Mental health Private Practice, Vernon Hills, IL, - Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

-67 hours completed, 180 hours will be completed

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