Darla Fitzgerald
Eufaula,OK
Summary
Caring and passionate Registered Nurse with 18 years combined experience in Maternal Child Healthcare and Home Health. Specifically, Labor Delivery, Mother Baby, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, NICU, High Risk OB, GYN, Med/Surg. Patient Population ranging from Newborns to Geriatrics. Reputation as a flexible team player. Functions well in a myriad of facilities and departments with changing priorities. Positive leader seeking a role in which to continue professional development while bringing dedication and commitment to healthcare.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel/Charge RN/ LD/POSTPARTUM/OBED/NURSERY/NICU
Northwest Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2023
Field RN/RN Supervisor
Oklahoma Healthcare Solutions
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Staff Education and Employee Onboarding
- Scheduling and Supervision of 10-30 employees
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans
TRAVEL/ CHARGE RN/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR/LDRP
Southwestern Medical Center
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
TRAVEL RN/LDRP
Mercy Hospital
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
TRAVEL/CHARGE RN/LD, PP, NUR, NICU
Choctaw Nation Healthcare
01.2017 - 07.2017
TRAVEL RN/LDRP
Integris Southwest Medical Center
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
TRAVEL RN/LDRP /NURSERY
Integris Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2016
TRAVEL RN/LD/PP/NUR/GYN/NICU
Memorial Hospital West
07.2015 - 02.2016
TRAVEL RN/LD/PP/NUR/LEVEL IV NICU/OR CIRCULATOR
Texas Woman's Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2015
TRAVEL RN/LD/PP/NURSERY/OBED
OU Health Medical Center
05.2012 - 07.2013
TRAVEL RN/LD/PP/NURSERY/PACU
Muskogee Regional Medical Center
06.2010 - 05.2012
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR RN/ Mother Baby/Nursery
Hillcrest Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Warner05.2005
Skills
- Implementing Safety Measures
- Operational Standards
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Staff Education and Training
- Staff Management and Development
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Skilled with Team Approach based Research enhancing Maternal Child Healthcare
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- AWHONN FHM- Intermediate & Advanced
- NRP
- RN License - OK, Compact Licensure in 36 states
Timeline
Travel/Charge RN/ LD/POSTPARTUM/OBED/NURSERY/NICU
Northwest Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2023
Field RN/RN Supervisor
Oklahoma Healthcare Solutions
06.2020 - 06.2021
TRAVEL/ CHARGE RN/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR/LDRP
Southwestern Medical Center
03.2018 - 06.2020
TRAVEL RN/LDRP
Mercy Hospital
07.2017 - 02.2018
TRAVEL/CHARGE RN/LD, PP, NUR, NICU
Choctaw Nation Healthcare
01.2017 - 07.2017
TRAVEL RN/LDRP
Integris Southwest Medical Center
05.2016 - 01.2017
TRAVEL RN/LDRP /NURSERY
Integris Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2016
TRAVEL RN/LD/PP/NUR/GYN/NICU
Memorial Hospital West
07.2015 - 02.2016
TRAVEL RN/LD/PP/NUR/LEVEL IV NICU/OR CIRCULATOR
Texas Woman's Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2015
TRAVEL RN/LD/PP/NURSERY/OBED
OU Health Medical Center
05.2012 - 07.2013
TRAVEL RN/LD/PP/NURSERY/PACU
Muskogee Regional Medical Center
06.2010 - 05.2012
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR RN/ Mother Baby/Nursery
Hillcrest Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Connors State College