Darlene Newcomer
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Compassionate Per Diem Registered Nurse known for delivering high-quality patient care with efficiency and productivity. Possess specialized skills in acute patient care, wound management, and emergency response. Excel in communication, adaptability, and collaborative teamwork, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless integration into diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem Registered Nurse
HealthTrust
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in a variety of medical settings.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Triage Staffing Inc.
Beeville, TX
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided direct nursing care to telemetry patients in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, monitored effectiveness of treatments and reported side effects or changes in patient's condition.
- Identified potential problems and complications during monitoring sessions; implemented appropriate interventions when indicated.
- Identified abnormal rhythms on EKGs and other cardiac monitoring devices; reported findings to physicians immediately.
- Implemented appropriate interventions for arrhythmias as per protocol guidelines or physician orders.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Core Charge Nurse
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2015 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Spohn Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05-2013
Skills
- Electronic Medical Records
- Clinical judgment
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Compassionate Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Cardiac Care
Timeline
Per Diem Registered Nurse
HealthTrust
03.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Triage Staffing Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2023
Core Charge Nurse
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
07.2015 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Spohn Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Del Mar College