Darlene R. Wilkins

Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring and care in neonatal intensive unit.

• Assisted the health care team with providing care for the babies, including vital signs, feeding, holding, swaddling, stocking, and delivering transporter back to Labor and Delivery. Maintained warmth for infants and safely transported mothers to postpartum unit, ensuring comfort and care during transition. Communicated lab results to nurses, entered data into system, organized patient charts, and provided assistance to families while coordinating with providers.
• Prepared and maintained medical equipment for neonatal procedures and treatments.
• Supported families by providing emotional comfort and information regarding care processes.

• Assisted in patient care during emergencies in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitored vital signs and documented patient information accurately.
• Supported medical staff with procedures and equipment setup.
• Insert iv lines EKGs blood Draws cpr transporting to and from imaging triage patients answering call lights assisted to and from bathroom glucose testing

• Coordinated with healthcare providers to enhance patient care, Registered Nurses, and Social Workers with direct patient care.
• Supported patients in daily living activities and personal care tasks.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
• Monitored and documented vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted patients with safe walking and transferring in a healthcare setting.

• Collaborated with hospice nurse coordinator to provide patient care with palliative care and management of hospice patients.
• Delivered personal care while observing and reporting patient status changes to Registered Nurse and Clinical Manager.
• Administered outpatient care services to clients at home and in nursing homes both in-home and nursing homes.

• Administered medication to clients while ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and dosages., Documented client interactions accurately and comprehensively., Prepared nutritious meals for clients according to dietary guidelines..
• Assisted with daily routines, including preparation for workshops and programs, and facilitated shopping to enhance clients' engagement and independence.
• Delivered comprehensive care to clients with intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions.

• Assisted providers and registered nurses with direct patient care.
• Ensured accurate, complete documentation; performed vital signs and EKGs.
• Completed nursing assistant program to obtain Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certified Nursing Assistant certification.