Stacey Darkis BSN, RN IV
Rocklin,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a robust history at Kaiser Permanente, delivering evidence-based patient care and excelling in multidisciplinary team collaboration. Spearheaded unit bereavement policy improvements and chair the Neonatal Bereavement Committee. Demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a commitment to culturally-competent care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NICU, Kaiser Permanente
09.2015 - Current
- Provide total care of infants in level III neonatal intensive care unit.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocate for patients by communicating parents care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Audit charts and review clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, educate staff with informal and formal presentations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Chair of Bereavement Committee, updating polices and procedures for Neonatal demise.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
NICU, Kaiser Permanente
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Provided total care of infants in level III neonatal intensive care unit.
- Physical assessments of infants, administration, and calculation of medications.
- Updated and communicated with parents and physicians on infants' conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
NICU, Kaiser Permanente
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Updated and communicate with parents and physicians on infants' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2008
1,250 Hour Certificate of Massage Therapy -
Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy
Colorado Springs, CO10.2000
Skills
- Graduate of Kaiser Permanente Nurse Scholars Academy with Samuel Merritt University
- Staff Nurse IV
- Patient-focused care using evidence based practices
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Epic computer charting
- Policy/Procedure improvements in Neonatal Bereavement Committee
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Deligent with decision making and problem solving
- Well organized and conscientious of time management in patient care
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Accomplishments
- California RN License # 733660 Expires 7/2024
- American Heart Association: Basic Life Support Expiration 8/2024
- American Heart Association: Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Expiration 7/2024
- Teams STEPPS Communication, 2018
- Small Baby Bedside Nurse
- Neonatal Cooling Nurse
- Neonatal Nitric Oxide Therapy
Affiliations
Institutes of Healthcare Improvements, 2019
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NICU, Kaiser Permanente
09.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
NICU, Kaiser Permanente
01.2015 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
NICU, Kaiser Permanente
04.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Santa Monica College
1,250 Hour Certificate of Massage Therapy -
Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy
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