Darius Barber
Pensacola
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience in progressive care, cardiac, surgical, and outpatient settings. Adept in managing acutely ill patients in step-down ICU environments with a strong foundation in telemetry monitoring, emergency response, and interdisciplinary care planning. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure situations while maintaining a patient-centered focus and upholding safety and quality standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
09.2024 - Current
- Provide advanced nursing care to acutely ill patients requiring close monitoring, often transitioning from ICU or high-dependency care
- Continuously assess, plan, and evaluate patient care while administering medications, titrating drips, and managing complex clinical equipment
- Interpret EKGs and respond promptly to cardiac or respiratory deterioration
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care
- Educate patients and families; document care in EHR
Clinic/Telephone Triage Nurse
Baptist Health Care
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted telephone-based triage and provided clinical advice
- Coordinated with providers and documented encounters in EHR
- Collaborated with EP physicians and device reps to manage post-implant care and remote monitoring workflows
- Educated patients on arrhythmia management, pacemaker care, and medication regimens
Surgery Center Circulator Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared patients for surgery and maintained sterile field integrity
- Assisted anesthesia team and documented surgical activities
- Optimized inventory management of surgical supplies to prevent shortages.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient procedures and optimal patient care.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered nursing care to cardiac patients and monitored recovery
- Collaborated with care teams and initiated emergency response protocols
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12.2020
Skills
- Critical & Progressive Care (PCU/Step-Down ICU)
- Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring
- Emergency Response & ACLS Protocols
- Patient & Family Education
- Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR)
- IV Drip Titration & Medication Administration
- Post-operative Recovery & Infection Control
- BLS/ACLS Certified
- Adaptable in High-Acuity Settings
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Florida (Active)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Expires 2027-05
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Expires 2027-05
Timeline
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
09.2024 - Current
Clinic/Telephone Triage Nurse
Baptist Health Care
05.2023 - 08.2024
Surgery Center Circulator Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
05.2022 - 05.2023
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
04.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
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