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Darcy Pettigrew

1429 E Monte Cristo Ave. Phoenix,Arizona

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with over 20 years of bedside nursing experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients challenged with chronic and acute disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while delivering excellent care to a wide variety of patient populations. Experienced in the position of Unit Supervisor, managing all aspects of patient care with proven skills to delegate and mentor the team toward delivering competent care. Proficient in managing emergency cases with high competency and efficiency. Loyal team member as evidenced by my lengthy tenure in the PCCU and throughout, have proven my dedication to deliver the best possible evidence based care, contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Supervisor

HonorHealth-John C. Lincoln Medical Center
Phoenicia, AZ
04.2021 - Current
  • Provided leadership and direction to team members, ensuring all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for improved workflow processes.
  • Monitored daily operations and performance of unit personnel, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
  • Assisted with the orientation and training of new employees.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring support to junior staff members as necessary.
  • Addressed issues raised by customers in an efficient manner while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Participated in organizational change initiatives by providing input on potential solutions and communicating changes effectively.
  • Evaluated assigned staff and met one-on-one with employees to discuss concerns and problems.
  • Developed staff schedules and delegated assignments for subordinate employees.
  • Conducted routine audits of systems and assessed proficiency of unit personnel.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
  • Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
  • Evaluated documentation and identified materials requiring updates.

Registered Nurse

HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
02.1998 - 04.2021
  • Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to perform interventions, treatments and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Provided direct patient care, including early intervention, stabilization and identification of treatment options.
  • Managed staff and provided leadership to deliver direct and indirect patient care.
  • Supervised telemetry monitoring and enacted emergency protocols when indicated
  • Delivered expert, compassionate and supportive care to patients with various acute and chronic diseases including, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, stroke, ventilator patients, coronary artery disease and and end-stage renal disease.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Trained and mentored new Registered Nurses on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Maintained both personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.

Exercise Physiologist

HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
04.1992 - 02.1998
  • Monitored cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients in clinical setting to promote healthy exercise regimes for recovery from major health events.
  • Developed and customized conventional physical therapy and exercise programs to meet specific needs of individual patients in all stages of recovery from major health events including myocardial infarction, open heart surgery, congestive heart failure and chronic pulmonary disease.
  • Monitored patient responses to medications and exercises and adapted to individual requirements.
  • Administered cardiac stress testing to patients as part of developing individualized rehabilitation programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Acute Patient Care Expertise
  • Unit Supervisor
  • Preceptor/Mentoring/Team Building
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Patient Relations
  • Cost Containment Strategies
  • Patient Assessment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Problem Solving
  • Data Collection
  • Emergency Response
  • Collaboration
  • Technical knowledge
  • BLS/ACLS/NIHSS/PCCN Certified

Timeline

Unit Supervisor

HonorHealth-John C. Lincoln Medical Center
04.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
02.1998 - 04.2021

Exercise Physiologist

HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
04.1992 - 02.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

Arizona State University
Darcy Pettigrew