Darius W. Brown RN
Registered Nurse
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted patient assessments, coordinated triage, documented, and evaluated patient symptoms, and developed treatment plans with physicians and interdisciplinary medical teams to provide high-quality care in a 24-bed hospital unit
- Ensured compliance with infection prevention procedures and hospital safety guidelines
- Administered medication, supported physicians during invasive procedures, non-invasive procedures, and exams, and conducted medical testing
- Able to develop the special patient rapport required to care for these chronic and critically ill patients
- Provided patient care to patients from OR, ER, and ICU; experienced in low to high acuity levels in patients.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Providing direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions such as: strokes, cardiac arrest, drug overdoses, orthopedics, geriatric care, and med/surg patients; all of which resulting in highly efficient and smooth flowing nursing operations
- Administer medication, perform physical examinations of patients, collect blood samples, deliver IVs, and perform EKG testing
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, med/surg procedures, and medications
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to analyze patient data, evaluate diagnosis, and implement treatment plans based on symptoms, age, and mental health needs
- Developed relationships with patients throughout the treatment process and delivered empathetic care in alignment with physical and emotional needs
- Served as mentor, coach, and team builder of inexperienced licensed and unlicensed staff.
Travel Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Deliver patient-centered nursing care to a diverse group of patients across the acute care surgical unit, which includes performing assessments, and delivering care based on age, risk factors, and cultural needs
- Maintained and updated electronic health records (EHR) and ensured patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA
- Provided education to patients on surgical risk factors, medication side effects, and treatment plans and performed both preoperative and post-operative care
- Developed relationships with patients throughout the treatment process and delivered empathetic care in alignment with physical and emotional needs.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE
Virginia Beach, Virginia 01.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
ECPI UNIVERSITY
Virginia Beach, Virginia 01.2016 - 08.2017
Skills
LeadershipProblem-solvingCritical thinking and decision-makingCollaboration and teamworkPain managementIV/PICC/Port ManagementPerforming complex dressing changesPhlebotomy- IV Therapy and Blood DrawingCare of drains and tubes (ie hemovac, etc)12- Lead ECG Placement and Interpretation
Patient discharge
Relationship building
Foley catheters
Precepting
Performing EKGs
Chronic disease management
Additional Information
- Licenses / Certificates , Registered Nurse – Virginia Board of Nursing License #RN: 001290946, NCSBN, expires 04/2025 NIHSS expires 05/2024
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 07.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
06.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2023
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE
01.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
ECPI UNIVERSITY
01.2016 - 08.2017