Darlene Maxfield Merrill
Seal Beach,CA
Summary
Former Family Nurse Practitioner seeking to re-enter healthcare as a Registered Nurse providing hands on care to patients and families. Organized and knowledgeable with experience in treating and caring for patients at the bedside. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practicioner
Atascadero Urgent Care
Atascadero, CA
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing skin lesions.
Nurse Practitioner
Performance Medical & Rehab Center
Riverside, CA
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
Nurse Practitioner
Medworks Urgent Care/Occupational Health
Templeton, CA
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
Nurse Practitioner
Costal Wellness Medical Group
Templeton
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results.
Nurse Practitioner
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
Avila Beach, CA
05.2005 - 02.2011
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Operated in dual capacity, serving as clinician and manager of medical services.
Education
Certification - Family Nurse Practicioner
Stanford University
Palo Alto12-2000
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA06-1997
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
North Hollywood, CA06-1979
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Patient-centered care
- Direct Patient Care
- Sound Judgment
- Emergency Care
- Patient Education
- Licensed RN
- Lab result evaluation
Certification
- California RN #306986
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Nurse Practicioner
Atascadero Urgent Care
10.2015 - 04.2016
Nurse Practitioner
Performance Medical & Rehab Center
05.2014 - 02.2015
Nurse Practitioner
Medworks Urgent Care/Occupational Health
05.2012 - 05.2014
Nurse Practitioner
Costal Wellness Medical Group
01.2011 - 05.2012
Nurse Practitioner
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
05.2005 - 02.2011
Certification - Family Nurse Practicioner
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College