Darcy Carlson
Knox,IN
Summary
Compassionate, attentive and dependable Registered Nurse dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Proven communication skills and collaborations with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Detail-oriented, responsive and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Supervision and support for LPNs, CNAs and HH Aides to insure exceptional patient care. QA review and management of patient charts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Community Home Health Care Services
Knox, IN
08.2021 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, medication administration, injections, and other treatments.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or terminal diagnosis.
- Assessed patient health and condition by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and reviewing medical histories.
- Conducted follow up visits at home settings as required by physicians orders or agency policy and procedure guidelines.
- Implemented infection control protocols designed to reduce risk of exposure and transmission of communicable diseases.
- Performed necessary documentation related to clinical activities according to established standards of practice.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessments and identified needs.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to physician and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Assisted with the coordination of home health services to ensure that quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety initiatives within the scope of practice as defined by organization policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans of care for each assigned patient.
- Counseled family members on how best to cope with stress associated with caring for an ill relative at home.
- Instructed patients in self-care techniques to manage and treat illnesses or injuries.
- Participated in continuing education programs as needed to maintain certification requirements.
- Coordinated discharge planning with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing home health services delivery.
- 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.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Supervised work of Home Health Aides, LPNs and CNAs handling patient care.
- Training of new employees to ensure healthcare team can ensure exceptional, quality care for patients.
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
Plymouth, IN
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted in providing care to pregnant women and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum stages.
- Provided education and support to patients on childbirth topics such as breastfeeding, nutrition, and infant care.
- Performed physical assessments of patients including measuring vital signs and assessing fetal heart rate patterns.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians for pain management during labor and delivery.
- Assisted with Cesarean sections when necessary.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for mother and baby before, during, and after birth.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in patient conditions or treatments needed.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mothers and babies during hospital stays.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Complied with OSHA standards for healthcare professionals to minimize or eliminate risk of infection.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Performed tests on newborns to check for rare but serious conditions just after birth.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso05-2018
Skills
- In-Home Care Services
- Chronic Disease Management
- Post-Surgical Care
- Diabetes Management
- Physician Collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Dementia Care
- Geriatric Care
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Monitoring
- Home Health Services
- Care Plan Adherence
- HIPAA Compliance
- Treatment Implementation
- Wound Care
- Chart Updating
- Supply Restocking
- Physical Assessments
- Patient Care Planning
- Medication Distribution
- Home Health Care
- Family Education
- Documenting Vitals
- Team Coordination
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Assessment
- Data Collection
- Case Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Assessment
- Intake and Discharge
- Cardiac Care
- Home Visits
- Staff Supervision
- Collecting Vitals
- Immunization Skills
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Community Home Health Care Services
08.2021 - Current
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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