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Darla Slater-Troum, LVN
Nipomo,CA
Summary
Resilient LVN with 12 years of diverse experience spanning specialty clinics, psychiatric units, travel nursing, and clinical operations management. I pride myself on being a versatile clinician who can seamlessly adapt to various environments while maintaining a high standard of patient-centered care. Experience ranging from acute care to long-term management, pediatrics, through end of life care, my focus remains on clinical excellence and advocating for my patients' well-being. Proficient in high-volume clinical documentation across multiple platforms with excellent communication skills and natural relationship-building abilities. Committed to lifelong learning and my belief that compassionate, quality nursing care is about treating the whole person, not just their illness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
Work History
School Nurse
Lompoc Unified School District/Aya Healthcare
Lompoc, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Administered first aid and managed health emergencies for students across multiple school sites.
- Conducted health screenings and immunization tracking, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Educated students and staff on health-related topics to promote wellness and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop individualized healthcare plans for students.
Operations Supervisor
Cedars-Sinai Medical Network/Aya Healthcare
Tarzana, California
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Traveled to assigned unit for a 13 week contract (Cedars Sinai Atrium Urology Specialty Clinic) and adapted to different practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for an efficient clinic work flow
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address operational challenges effectively.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff for operational updates.
Registry Nurse (Per Diem LVN)
Various
San Diego, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - Current
- Travel to various healthcare facilities, assuming full nursing duties and adapting to diverse environments including Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Rehab, Psychiatric, Detox, Long-Term, Acute Care, Sub-Acute, Post-Acute, Clinics, and Med-Surg settings.
- Provide direct patient care, ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing services across multiple specialties, including assessment, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
- Advocate for patient needs in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless care coordination and the effective implementation of individualized treatment plans.
Psychiatric LVN
Atascadero State Hospital
Atascadero, CA
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Provide care as a member of the treatment team to patients with varying psychiatric and medical diagnoses in a fast-paced Maximum Security Forensic Hospital.
Detox Nurse
San Diego Detox
San Diego, CA
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted thorough assessments and admissions for clients to a 22-bed Detox/Residential Treatment Center (RTC), ensuring proper documentation and care plans.
- Monitored patients for withdrawal symptoms and adverse reactions, providing prompt intervention and adjustments to treatment protocols as needed.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, crisis prevention techniques, and psychosocial interventions to support patient stabilization and recovery during the detox process.
Psychiatric LVN
Lakeside Special Care Center
Lakeside, CA
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed the care of 50 patients in a locked psychiatric facility, addressing both psychiatric and medical needs while adhering to individualized treatment plans.
- Assessed, provided care, and implemented treatment strategies for various psychiatric diagnoses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mania, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation/attempts, delusions, hallucinations, and personality disorders.
- Effectively intervened and de-escalated high-intensity situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients and staff.
Psychiatric LVN
Exodus Recovery Crisis Stabilization Unit
Vista, CA
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided comprehensive care for up to 12 patients in a high-intensity Crisis Stabilization Unit, managing individuals under involuntary psychiatric holds, including those deemed a danger to self or others, or gravely disabled.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing severe and acute mental health conditions, including psychosis, schizophrenia, mania, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and various personality disorders.
- Applied evidence-based interventions and best practices to create a safe, supportive therapeutic milieu, promoting recovery and positive patient outcomes in a crisis care setting.
Clinical Operations Manager/LVN Charge Nurse
Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute
La Jolla, CA
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Led and oversaw all clinical operations for a private psychiatric outpatient clinic, ensuring smooth daily functioning and high-quality patient care.
- Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed a team of nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Assessed clinic flow and implemented new procedures to enhance time management and efficiency, while providing immediate crisis intervention and ongoing support during emergency situations for both patients and staff.
LVN/COVID-19 Vaccinator
BrightStar Care
San Diego, CA
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Administered approximately 3,000 COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals aged 12+ years, ensuring safe and accurate vaccine delivery during the pandemic.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to meet daily vaccination goals, maintaining efficiency and adherence to strict safety protocols.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments pre- and post-vaccination, monitoring health conditions to ensure safety and address concerns during the process.
IV Therapy Nurse (LVN)
Center For Health & Wellbeing
San Diego, CA
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Administered IV treatments by implementing provider orders, ensuring the safe initiation and discontinuation of IVs within the scope of practice.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-treatment evaluations, including lab tests and vital sign assessments, to ensure patient safety before administering IV therapy.
- Provided patient education on procedures, benefits, and potential risks, fostering understanding and promoting a comfortable, supportive environment to enhance compliance and overall well-being.
Field Licensed Vocational Nurse
AccentCare Home Health
San Diego, CA
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Delivered patient care, including vitals monitoring, wound dressing, and catheter management, ensuring comfort and hygiene.
- Assessed patient conditions for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes, coordinating with healthcare providers to secure necessary interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications, while providing education to patients and families on disease prevention and optimal health management strategies.
LVN Charge Nurse
Marque Urgent Care
San Diego, CA
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Promoted patient health, safety, and well-being by utilizing nursing processes and adhering to care standards, ensuring optimal care delivery.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment and tools, assisting physicians during patient examinations and treatments for efficient care procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications, closely monitoring patient reactions to ensure safety and effectiveness of treatments.
LVN Charge Nurse
St. Paul's Senior Services
San Diego, CA
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, documenting current conditions to track progress and ensure timely interventions.
- Effectively communicated patient status, concerns, and care environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, case managers, and providers to maintain optimal care coordination.
- Adhered to rehabilitation and treatment care plans, focusing on pain management, recovery acceleration, and overall patient outcomes.
Detox Nurse (LVN)
SOAPMAT, LLC
Oceanside, CA
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Monitored and documented patient health conditions in a high-volume, 500+ client outpatient clinic, ensuring accurate reporting of physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify shifts in patient conditions, coordinating with the healthcare team to implement necessary interventions for medical concerns.
- Administered medications per provider orders, ensuring proper dosage and timely delivery to support patient detoxification and recovery.
LVN Floor Nurse
Life Care Centers of Vista
Vista, CA
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided direct care to patients with both acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with registered nurses and healthcare providers to implement treatment plans, administer prescribed medications, and perform necessary medical procedures.
- Assessed and evaluated patient care protocols, making recommendations and adjustments to improve outcomes and ensure effective treatment delivery.
LVN Charge Nurse
Somerford Place
Encinitas, CA
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed daily operations of the memory care unit, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients.
- Directed and supervised a clinical team of med-techs and caregivers, providing guidance, evaluations, and fostering a high standard of care.
- Communicated policies, procedures, and services to patients and families, while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and overall care quality.
Home Health LVN/School Nurse
Adventist Health Home Care Services
San Diego, CA
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Delivered continuous 1:1 care to a pediatric patient requiring specialized trach care, ensuring safety and well-being at all times.
- Attended school with the patient, monitoring and supporting their safety and health needs throughout the day.
- Provided comprehensive patient care including vital sign monitoring, wound dressing, trach care, and feeding tube management, while documenting changes in patient condition and collaborating with healthcare providers for optimal care outcomes.
Education
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Kaplan College
San DiegoIntravenous Therapy And Blood Withdrawal
BVNPT
Basic Life Support For Providers (BLS)
American Heart Association
Skills
- Easily Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Complex Patient Assessment
- Emotional Intelligence
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Advocacy
- Ethical Practice
- Patient/Family Education
- Quality Patient Care
- Technology and Compliance
- Operational Management
Certification
- Nursing Leadership and Care Management
- Managing Health and Safety in Healthcare
- Advocacy 101
- Coaching and Mentoring in Healthcare
- Managing Quality and Service Delivery in Healthcare
- Infection Prevention and Control Masterclass
- Essentials of Patient Care Coordination
- Leading Through Change
- Mandated Reporting: Elder and Dependant Adult Abuse and Neglect
- Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
- Positive Behavior Training
- Preventing Workplace Harassment - Advanced Healthcare
- Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training
- Incidental Medical Services
- Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health for Clinicians
- HIPAA Compliance
- Resident Rights
- National Patient Safety Goals
- Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity
- Ethics of Care
- Advanced Directives and Code Status
- QAPI
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Good Clinical Practice
- The Principles of Emotional Intelligence,
Leadership, and Coaching - Health Studies
- Introduction to Forensic Nursing
- Preventing Workplace Harassment - Advanced Healthcare
- Essential Skills For Community Health Workers
- Brain And Behavior
- Medical and Clinical Administration
- Fundamentals of Trauma Processing
- Healthcare Policy
- Medical and Clinical Administration
- Person Centered Care in Nursing
Interests
Quote
Gratitude is the closest thing I know to magic.
DST
Timeline
School Nurse
Lompoc Unified School District/Aya Healthcare
01.2026 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Cedars-Sinai Medical Network/Aya Healthcare
10.2025 - 12.2025
Psychiatric LVN
Atascadero State Hospital
04.2025 - 07.2025
Detox Nurse
San Diego Detox
07.2024 - 10.2024
Psychiatric LVN
Lakeside Special Care Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
Psychiatric LVN
Exodus Recovery Crisis Stabilization Unit
08.2022 - 02.2023
LVN/COVID-19 Vaccinator
BrightStar Care
04.2021 - 06.2021
Clinical Operations Manager/LVN Charge Nurse
Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute
07.2019 - 07.2022
IV Therapy Nurse (LVN)
Center For Health & Wellbeing
02.2019 - 07.2019
Field Licensed Vocational Nurse
AccentCare Home Health
12.2018 - 02.2019
LVN Charge Nurse
Marque Urgent Care
07.2018 - 12.2018
Registry Nurse (Per Diem LVN)
Various
09.2017 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
St. Paul's Senior Services
09.2017 - 12.2018
Detox Nurse (LVN)
SOAPMAT, LLC
01.2017 - 09.2017
LVN Floor Nurse
Life Care Centers of Vista
01.2016 - 12.2016
LVN Charge Nurse
Somerford Place
03.2015 - 12.2015
Home Health LVN/School Nurse
Adventist Health Home Care Services
01.2014 - 02.2015
Intravenous Therapy And Blood Withdrawal
BVNPT
Basic Life Support For Providers (BLS)
American Heart Association
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Kaplan College