Darlene Leaven
RN
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Utilize interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with telemetry specialty.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Unit Charge Nurse
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont, TX
05.1999 - Current
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Resource to staff nurses and nurse techs to provide competent care to patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Applied Science
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 05.1996 - 06.2000
Master of Science - FNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 11.2016 - 11.2018
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Lamar University
Port Arthur, TX 05.1990 - 05.1992
Skills
Intake and discharge
Patient education
Medication and IV administration
EMR / EHR
Vaccine administration
Patient counseling
Emergency Procedures
Patient Management
Chronic disease management
Direct Patient Care
Infection control measures
Medication Administration
Family Education
Certification
[ACLS] -2 yr certification
Timeline
[BLS] - 2 yr certification
10-2022
[ACLS] -2 yr certification
08-2022
Texas State Board of Nursing- 2yr renewal
09-2021
Master of Science - FNP
Walden University
11.2016 - 11.2018
Unit Charge Nurse
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
05.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Applied Science
Lamar University
05.1996 - 06.2000
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Lamar University
05.1990 - 05.1992