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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

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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

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