Darlene Goray

• Managed quality OP cardiac rehab care for patients with heart failure, cardiac events, and cardiac surgery.
• Monitored cardiac patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating physicians on changes in stability or acuity.
• Contributed to successful department JCAHO accreditation.

• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for mothers and newborns after birth.
• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Monitored fetal and maternal vital signs during labor and delivery and in postpartum phase of care.
• Assisted patients with preferred pain management including non-pharmaceutical and management of epidural analgesia infusions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients with pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress and supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Experienced in Level 2 Nursery care including cardiac monitoring, respiratory care, IV therapies and parent support.
• Member of Baby Friendly Certification team who developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery experiences and patient outcomes.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.

• Delivered personalized and caring quality home care to patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
• Coordinated with family and other healthcare team members to support patient needs and improve quality of care
• Assessed and documented patient progress, medication compliance, vital signs and patient safety and developed and implemented care plans per guidelines.

• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care and scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services.
• Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient home care options.

• Staff Nurse

RN staff member for Full service Family Medicine clinic. Services included Phlebotomy, minor surgeries, X-Rays, Health maintenance visits, immunization and allergy injections, Triage and treatment of illness.

• Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing care after cardiac procedures or surgical cardiac interventions
• Monitored, interpreted and documented telemetry and provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients in Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit.

• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, and unit clerks.