DARICELL PAIGE-MAPLES
Sevierville,TN
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 15 years of patient care and advocacy within a multitude of specialized units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Charge Nurse
Landmark Recovery
10.2022 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards for 50 detox, residential, and php patients.
- Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinates nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducts daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentors and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- In absence of nurse practitioner, conducts initial assessment to determine patient’s appropriateness to admit.
- Oversees patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborates with nurses to maintain high level of care to patients by monitoring, assessing and record keeping.
- Provides support to nurses on shift and assist nurses to effectively communicate with patients regarding their treatment, care, and liaises with provider.
- Identifies areas of non-compliance and provide in-services as needed.
- Performs audits, ensure daily nurses’ day and night checklists are completed in timely manner and kept in binder.
- Leads change of shift meeting and ensure all nurses are oriented appropriately to patients on milieu prior to starting shift.
- Assists in completion of nursing at risk checklist and provide coaching as discussed with DON.
- Identifies high risk patients and discuss treatment plan with provider.
- Ensures correct and complete documentation if patient needs higher level of care (HLOC) and nurse to nurse handoff is given. Follow directive on HLOC patients.
- Be responsible for coordinating return facility for patients who are sent to HLOC by contacting nurse at hospital once per shift.
- Leads all codes.
- Administers medication safely and efficiently.
- Completes random narcotic counts to ensure accurate use and storage of narcotics.
- Destroys narcotics and non-narcotic medications daily as per organization’s directive.
- Completes medication census within shift to ensure that all medication is given in timely manner.
- Performs and encourage team dynamics to maintain continuous quality improvement and patient safety.
- Follow up on medication that is unavailable and follow up to ensure that pharmacy delivers medication in timely manner.
- Assists in conducting weekly urine drug screens.
- Receives, analyzes, and uploads laboratory results to EMR.s
- Communicate laboratory results to physician or Nurse Practitioner.
- Completes administrative duties as assigned by DON.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Med-Surg/Telemetry Nurse-Travel
Parkridge Medical Center-Trusted Health-
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Assessed and plans for care of assigned patients
- Followed standard precautions using PPE as required
- Administered prescribed medications and follow and takes physician or via verbal, telephone or written
- Assisted physician during bedside tests and procedures
- Performed tests and administers medications within RN scope of practice
- Changed dressing, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs and telemetry monitored patients
- Acted as primary care nurse for patients with multiple end stage diseases, such as Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes, End Stage Renal Disease, Heart failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, many different types of cancer
- Administered chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, and tube feedings
- Completed advanced wound care both with and without wound vac application
- Delegated duties to LPN and CNAs that are within their scope of practice.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Performed hourly rounds on 24-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse-Travel
Mission Hospital-Trusted Health
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored patients on cardiac drips, insulin drips, and telemetry before, during, and after invasive cardiac procedures, such as CABG, stress test, endarterectomy, cardiac catheterization, pacemaker insertion, cardiac stent placement, ablation, valve replacement, and angioplasty
- Monitored and titrates cardiac and insulin drips
- Acted as primary care nurse on 40 bed unit for patients with multiple end stage diseases, such as Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes, End Stage Renal Disease, Heart failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, many different types of cancer
- Administered chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, and tube feedings
- Completed advanced wound care both with and without wound vac application
- Delegated duties to LPN and CNAs that are within their scope of practice.
- Promoted safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining clean and organized workspace.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse-Travel
Johnson City Medical Center-Maxim Healthcare
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Monitored patients on cardiac drips, insulin drips, and telemetry before, during, and after invasive cardiac procedures, such as CABG, stress test, endarterectomy, cardiac catheterization, pacemaker insertion, cardiac stent placement, ablation, valve replacement, and angioplasty
- Monitored and titrates cardiac drips
- Acted as primary care nurse on 20 bed unit for patients with multiple end stage diseases, such as Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes, End Stage Renal Disease, Heart failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, many different types of cancer
- Administered chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, and tube feedings
- Completed advanced wound care both with and without wound vac application
- Delegated duties to LPN and CNAs that are within their scope of practice.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized care plans for cardiac patients.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage, documentation, and monitoring of potential side effects.
- Optimized resource utilization by managing time efficiently while balancing multiple priorities within fast-paced environments.
Cardiac Rehab Unit and Registry Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
06.2015 - 11.2019
- Monitored patients on 30 bed telemetry unit before, during, and after invasive cardiac procedure
- Monitored vital signs and effectiveness of IV drips and cardiac medications
- Provided close monitoring of adults with acute & chronic disease for arrhythmias, MI screening, anticoagulation therapy, cardiac & peripheral diagnostic procedures, chest tubes, cardioversion, TEE and EKG monitoring
- Monitored telemetry to assess current heart rhythm and intervention needs
- Prepped patients for cardiac procedures and surgical interventions
- Floated to multiple floors throughout hospital to assist as needed (floors include: bariatric, stroke, med-surgical, and oncology
- Delegated multiple duties to CNAs and LPNs that are within their scope.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify potential health risks or concerns requiring immediate attention from providers or specialists.
- Providing patient education on disease management, medication use, and self-care techniques for better health outcomes.
Float Pool/Labor and Delivery Nurse
Leconte Medical Center
02.2012 - 04.2015
- Assisted women through process of childbirth on 20 bed labor unit.
- Monitored fetal heart rate to determine if labor is tolerated well by both mother and fetus
- Monitored blood pressure, temperature, strength and timing of contractions, and cervical dilation
- Assisted in finding ways to help labor progress more quickly and comfortably
- Assessed and triaged patients in ER, Med-Surg, and ICU
- Medical and physical management of multitude of end stage diseases
- Delegated duties to CNAs, OB techs, and surgical techs
- Circulated, assisted, and cared for newborn immediately after cesarean delivery.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of obstetric advancements and evidence-based practices through ongoing professional education.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring fetal heart rate and promptly addressing any concerns.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Methodist University Hospital
05.2010 - 02.2012
- Cared for patients on 30 bed CV step-down unit with variety of end stage diseases
- Provided acute & close monitoring of adults pre- & postoperative open-heart, acute & chronic disease for arrhythmias, MI screening, anticoagulation therapy, cardiac & peripheral diagnostic procedures, chest tubes, cardioversion, and EKG monitoring
- Monitored temporary pacing, epidural and PCA pumps
- Closely monitored effectiveness of IV drips, cardiac medications, & insulin drips
- Served as charge nurse, which involved scheduling assignments, resolving any patients concerns, and monitoring effectiveness of patient care given by nursing staff
- Delegated duties to CNAs and techs.
- Supported new nursing staff by serving as preceptor and mentor, sharing knowledge of best practices in cardiac step-down care.
- Monitored vital signs, ECGs, and lab results to detect changes in patient conditions and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided prompt response to emergency situations, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients and prevent further complications.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage, documentation, and monitoring of potential side effects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Knoxville04.2009
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Compassionate and Patient
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Communication
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Safety
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIHSS
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
- Registered Nurse
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses-(AACN)
- Remote Area Medical-(RAM)
Timeline
Substance Abuse Charge Nurse
Landmark Recovery
10.2022 - Current
Med-Surg/Telemetry Nurse-Travel
Parkridge Medical Center-Trusted Health-
02.2021 - 09.2022
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse-Travel
Mission Hospital-Trusted Health
10.2020 - 01.2021
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse-Travel
Johnson City Medical Center-Maxim Healthcare
12.2019 - 10.2020
Cardiac Rehab Unit and Registry Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
06.2015 - 11.2019
Float Pool/Labor and Delivery Nurse
Leconte Medical Center
02.2012 - 04.2015
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Methodist University Hospital
05.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
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