Darlene Port Louis
Lake Park,FL
Summary
Caring and compassionate Registered Nurse dedicated to offering satisfactory care and support to patients and families. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and calm demeanor. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Committed to follow policies and practices within the scope of the RN license. Works efficiently with interdisciplinary team in making patient well-being and family high priority. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Solaris Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Utilize Matrix as EMR system
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to delivers excellent care in accordance with patients plan of care.
- Maintain dignity and sensitivity to patient's privacy
- Provides ongoing education to patients and families
- Provided support for patients and families facing chronic and terminal illness
- Completing comprehensive assessments
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Appropriately utilizes resources and medical equipment
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Northwest Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Utilize Meditech as EMR system
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Follows clinical protocols and ensures highest standard of care is provided
- Accurately and quickly documented assessment data
- Utilized evidenced-based practice
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Acted as patient advocate while respecting patient decisions and rights.
Nursing Assistant
Lovable Care Home Health
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and oxygen level.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Assisted in maintaining clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients to promote peaceful surroundings.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
FVI School of Nursing And Technology
Miramar, FL05.2023
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05.2020
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Emotional Support
- Care Planning
- Effective Assessment and Implementation
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Trilingual
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Effective Time Management
- Complex Problem Solving
- HIPPA Compliance
- Direct Patient Care
Electronic Medical Records
Meditech, Matrix
Certification
- Registered Nurse-Florida Board of Nursing
- BLS-American Red Cross
- ALS-American Red Cross
Languages
English
Creole
Spanish
French
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Northwest Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Solaris Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Lovable Care Home Health
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Registered Nurse-Florida Board of Nursing
- BLS-American Red Cross
- ALS-American Red Cross
Associate of Science - Nursing
FVI School of Nursing And Technology
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
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