Darla Mitchell

• Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
• Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Hired as a travel nurse, transitioned to a PRN position

• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Documented nursing encounters using SOAP form of charting.

• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.

• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.

• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.

• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

• Provide proficient critical care to adults and pediatric emergencies including multi-system traumas, burn, fractures, multi-system failure, stroke, spinal cord injuries and more.
• Initiate IV access, complete blood draws, review, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

• Provided excellent, medical care to ill inmates to include minor first aid, trauma as well as terminally ill inmates.
• Obtained specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing.
• Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
• Promoted a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates were treated in a professional, ethical tactful manor.
• Maintains custody and control of facility keys as well as all sharps used by medical.
• Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
• Relief Charge Nurse.

• Coordinated and administered medication, therapeutic agents and treatments to inmates
• Relief Charge RN.
• Provided excellent, medical care to ill inmates to include minor first aid, trauma as well as terminally ill inmates.
• Obtained specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing.
• Promoted a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates were treated in a professional, ethical tactful manor.
• Maintains custody and control of facility keys as well as all sharps used by medical.
• Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.

• Provide clinical coordination for the state trauma program.
• Organized a compendium of research articles for reference materials.
• Provide clinical expertise to assist with trauma center application and verification process.
• Worked with EMS program for review and approval of trauma transport protocols for State of Florida.
• Responsible for developing and delivering presentations in multiple venues to develop regional trauma agencies.
• Participated in continuing education programs and Trauma workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.

• Provide safe, compassionate and ethical primary care to populations of all ages and ethnicities
• Provide STD and HIV counseling and treatment
• Provide appropriate birth control measures to requesting patients.
• Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
• Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.

• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Assist 14 Panhandle counties with outbreak investigations.
• Monitor national epidemiology websites to remain current with the nation.
• Prepare public awareness information on communicable disease outbreaks.

• Provide proficient patient care through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Clinical Preceptor for graduate nurses and new nurses to unit.
• Proficient in critical care provided in adult and pediatric emergency setting including trauma, burns, fractures, multi- system failure stroke, spinal cord injury and more.
• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.

• Provide nursing case management services for pediatric patients in foster care.
• Ensure every child placed in out of home care is examined by medical doctor and a dentist in a timely manner.
• Proficient in FMMIS (Florida Medicaid System) and FSN (Florida Safe Family Networks) information systems.
• Provided follow up contact with foster parents to ensure each child is receiving the care they need and deserve.