DARLA BRASWELL, RN
Springdale,AR
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with well-built experience in the healthcare systems of Northwest Arkansas, excelling in emergency and interventional settings. Demonstrating ability in critical thinking and care coordination, improving patient outcomes through proficient communication and staff leadership. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support and trauma nursing. Dedicated to delivering patient education and striving for patient advocacy and implementing a compassionate care environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwest Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Served as Charge Nurse to manage emergency department operations, ensuring adequate staffing and appropriate use of resources.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and needs, while overseeing appropriate department admission.
- Conduct patient assessments to identify changes in conditions, notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects and adverse reactions..
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Instructed nursing students and precepted new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Contributed to a positive work setting within the Emergency Department by participating in team-building activities, giving constructive feedback, and encouraging camaraderie among colleagues.
- Willingly engaged in challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated patients about health condition, prognosis, and treatment. As well as provided support for patients' families with difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, acting as a liaison between the medical team and patient/family.
- Completed ongoing professional development and education to stay current on best practices in nursing and healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Northwest Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Streamlined workflow within the department by managing multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing urgent cases.
- Addressed questions posed by patients and families with thorough explanations about their interventional radiology procedures, purpose, benefits, and risks before performing them, as well as expected recovery times.
- Encouraged team communication by collaborating with physicians and technologists to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented procedures performed, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Washington Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and time management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through listening skills, expressing empathy, and implementing a compassionate care approach.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently assessing and developing comprehensive care plans.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, while maintaining proper technique and adhering to infection control standards.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously, providing bedside care, performing various nursing interventions, IV therapy, positioning and wound care.
Registration Representative
Mercy Hospital
09.2014 - 11.2018
- Maintained accurate records by updating patient demographics, insurance, and financial information.
- Ensured accuracy of insurance billing and coverage details before submission to avoid costly errors or delays in reimbursement.
- Supported hospital compliance by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Participated in department meetings, sharing ideas for improvements, and supporting team-building.
- Formatted documents using Microsoft products such as Word and Excel to adhere to specific corporate style guides.
- Ensured accuracy of insurance billing information by double-checking coverage details and verifying claims before submission to avoid costly errors or delays in reimbursement.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR12-2017
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Ethical practice
- Staff leadership
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Patient education and advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Student precepting
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwest Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Northwest Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Washington Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
Registration Representative
Mercy Hospital
09.2014 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Arkansas
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