Darcy Waller
Taylorville,IL
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Siu School of Medicine, adept in medical documentation and critical thinking. Excelled in geriatric nursing, ensuring HIPAA compliance and enhancing patient care through effective interdisciplinary team collaboration. Demonstrated excellence in medication administration and fostering patient-provider communication, significantly improving treatment outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Siu School Of Medicine
04.2019 - Current
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for over 100 patients, ensuring timely updates and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance with patient medical records and personal health information.
- Ensured timely completion of required documentation, maintaining accuracy in medical records management systems.
LPN/Charge Nurse
Imboden
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Maintained clear communication with family members regarding the well-being and progress of their loved ones.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
LPN
Taylorville Care Center
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taylorville Sr Highschool
Taylorville, ILLicence Practical Nurse - Nursing
Southern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL1995
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes management
- Gastrointestinal Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
CPR
Timeline
LPN
Siu School Of Medicine
04.2019 - Current
LPN/Charge Nurse
Imboden
04.2015 - 04.2019
LPN
Taylorville Care Center
06.2013 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Taylorville Sr Highschool
Licence Practical Nurse - Nursing
Southern Illinois College