Darlene Schicker
Imperial,Missouri
Summary
Seasoned RN with over 40 years of experience in acute care and long-term rehabilitation, including 25 years in ICU. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination. Strong collaborator with interdisciplinary teams, focused on delivering high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, effectively managing complex conditions in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Andrew's Rehab Center
05.2026 - Current
- Managed charge responsibilities to ensure effective patient care.
- Patient Ratio: 20:1
- Unit Bed Count: 50
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Managed staffing and wound care operations.
- Full Time, Employed by Facility
Registered Nurse
ST Lukes Hospital
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Provided patient care through critical thinking and effective communication, employing medical knowledge to support recovery and manage complex conditions while ensuring adherence to healthcare protocols.
- Delivered clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills in EMR charting and medication administration, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
- Facilitated travel contract negotiations with healthcare facilities to secure staffing assignments.
REGISTERED NURSE
Bay Area Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Engaged in professional development to maintain knowledge of best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans based on clinical findings and provider orders.
- Administered medications safely while monitoring responses and documenting outcomes in electronic health records.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and support staff to maintain treatment continuity.
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained accurate patient charts by recording therapy details, ensuring effective communication among care teams.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Completed travel contract with Triage Staffing, providing nursing services in various healthcare facilities.
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
Shannon Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered personalized care and monitored 2-3 patients in post-operative recovery room to ensure safe recovery.
- Engaged in travel contract with Triage Staffing to deliver patient care across multiple facilities.
- Monitored post-anesthesia patients for airway stability, vital signs, and neurological status during recovery.
- Assessed pain levels and administered prescribed medications per PACU protocols.
- Verified discharge readiness using recovery criteria and communicated findings to anesthesia providers.
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
Marshfield Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed travel contract for Triage Staffing
- Monitored postoperative vital signs, airway status, and sedation levels in PACU recovery patients.
- Assessed pain, nausea, and neuro status, then administered ordered medications promptly.
- Coordinated care with anesthesia providers and surgeons to support safe recovery transitions.
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
St Davids Round Rock Medical Center
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Employed at Medical Solutions (Agency)
- Monitored post-anesthesia patients for airway patency, vital signs, and consciousness changes.
- Assessed pain, nausea, and sedation levels to guide timely recovery interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications and fluids per physician orders and PACU protocols.
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
Valley Wise Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Travel Contract. Employed by Concentric Healthcare Staffing (Agency)
- Assessed postoperative patients for airway patency, hemodynamic stability, and neurological recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and pain levels, responding promptly to anesthesia complications.
- Administered prescribed medications and titrated interventions to support safe recovery.
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
Barnes Jewish Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated charge experience in fast-paced healthcare settings.
- Worked in a teaching hospital providing clinical education.
- Managed patient care with a 2:1 ratio, delivering personalized attention and monitoring post-anesthesia recovery.
- Unit Bed Count: 24
- Trauma Level: 1
- Utilized EPIC electronic health records for patient management.
- Additional Comments: covid icu/ pre op
- Full Time, Employed by Facility
REGISTERED NURSE - HOUSE SUPERVISOR
Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Directed nursing operations across units, ensuring safe patient flow and balanced staffing
- Coordinated bed assignments, admissions, and transfers to maintain efficient throughput
- Supervised clinical staff, resolving urgent issues and supporting bedside care decisions
- Monitored patient acuity, escalating concerns and prioritizing critical interventions
- Enforced hospital policies, regulatory standards, and documentation accuracy across shifts
- Collaborated with physicians, department leaders, and ancillary teams to streamline care delivery
- Managed staffing coverage, reassignments, and resource allocation during high-demand periods
- Mentored nursing personnel, reinforcing protocols, communication, and patient safety practices
- Streamlined nursing operations by implementing effective scheduling, assigning appropriate staffing levels, and monitoring performance.
- Reduced medication errors with thorough training on proper medication administration techniques for nursing staff members.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, fostering professional growth and development within the department.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through attendance at relevant conferences or workshops.
- Boosted nurse retention rates by implementing ongoing education opportunities, skill development workshops, and recognition initiatives for outstanding performance.
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Des Peres Medical Center
09.2012 - 10.2017
- Worked full-time at facility
- Assessed emergency patients, prioritized acuity, and initiated appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining compliance with physician orders and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and patient responses to support rapid clinical decision-making.
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital St Louis
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Contributed full-time efforts at the facility.
- Assessed emergency patients rapidly and prioritized care using triage protocols and clinical judgment.
- Initiated IV therapy, medication administration, and ordered treatment plans under physician direction.
- Monitored vital signs and cardiac rhythms, responding promptly to changes in patient condition.
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Christian North East Medical Center
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided dedicated service at facility
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and monitored responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams to coordinate treatment plans.
REGISTERED NURSE - CARDIAC SURGERY ICU
St Anthony Hospital
01.1986 - 06.2010
- Contributed to facility operations by being employed full-time.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care plans across acute and chronic needs.
- Administered medications and monitored responses to support safe, accurate treatment.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication to align care delivery and discharge planning.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, recovery steps, and self-care routines.
- Supervised nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain consistent unit workflow.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Jewish School of Nursing
Saint Louis, MO05-1986
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2014
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Infection control measures
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Patient education and counseling
- Diabetes management
- ACLS certification
- Clinical mentorship
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Performing ekgs
- EMR systems
- Data collection
- Chronic disease management
- Catheter management
- Chart management
- Insulin management
- Tracheostomy care
- Collaborative teamwork
- Chronic care management
- Quality improvement
- Complex Problem-solving
- High level of autonomy
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Patient and family advocacy
- Palliative care
- Patient observation
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
Basic Life Support, 07/31/27, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 11/27, Registered Nurse, Missouri, 04/30/27, 103430, Oregon Registered nurse 10019640 02/18/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Andrew's Rehab Center
05.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
ST Lukes Hospital
12.2025 - 03.2026
REGISTERED NURSE
Bay Area Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2025
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
Shannon Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
Marshfield Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2022
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
St Davids Round Rock Medical Center
04.2022 - 06.2022
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
Valley Wise Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT
Barnes Jewish Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2021
REGISTERED NURSE - HOUSE SUPERVISOR
Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care
10.2017 - 10.2018
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital St Louis
11.2016 - 05.2017
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Des Peres Medical Center
09.2012 - 10.2017
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Christian North East Medical Center
06.2010 - 05.2012
REGISTERED NURSE - CARDIAC SURGERY ICU
St Anthony Hospital
01.1986 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Jewish School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Title: Registered Nurse
- Title: Registered Nurse