Darcy Scott
Columbia City,IN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Indiana Surgical Specialists, excelling in wound care and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and meticulous clinical documentation. Skilled in infection control and dedicated to delivering high-quality, individualized care that promotes optimal health outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indiana Surgical Specialists
10.2009 - 06.2013
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast OBGYN
10.1996 - 10.2009
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and wound management.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Infection control
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indiana Surgical Specialists
10.2009 - 06.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast OBGYN
10.1996 - 10.2009
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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