DARLINE JEAN
Opa-Locka,USA
Summary
Seeking to obtain a position where I'll be able to combine leadership, theoretical and clinical skills in a decision-making situation that requires to effectively perform the standard nursing procedure of assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing patients care plan and to provide remarkable service to patients and their families.
Healthcare professional with solid background in nursing supervision and patient care management. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and improve patient outcomes through strategic planning and resource management. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to evolving healthcare challenges while utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Dedicated Nursing Unit Manager with highly developed skills in staff recruiting and training. Promotes best practices by enforcing high standards of care and delegating important assignments. Implements discharge plans that lead to faster patient checkouts.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Aventura Rehab and Nursing Center
North Miami Beach, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits, reviews, and updates on policies and procedures.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients between departments or facilities by maintaining clear communication channels with all stakeholders involved.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Services
Miami, FL
09.2010 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse Educator
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
Miami Beach, FL
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Consulted with stakeholders including hospital administrators, nurse managers, preceptors, and clinical educators to ensure nursing education programs were meeting the needs of local healthcare providers.
- Evaluated students'' clinical performance using objective assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster growth and improvement in practice.
- Advocated for the integration of culturally competent care principles into nursing education curricula, fostering awareness of diversity issues among future healthcare providers.
- Delivered engaging presentations at national conferences on topics related to nursing education best practices, sharing knowledge with industry peers.
- Promoted a culture of lifelong learning among nursing students by emphasizing the importance of staying current in their knowledge base and continuously seeking professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop relevant, engaging, and comprehensive continuing education programs for staff.
- Served as a mentor and role model for nursing students at various stages of their educational journey, offering guidance for academic success and professional growth.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
RN
South Florida Pediatric Homecare Inc
Davie, FL
05.2012 - 10.2021
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, and monitored responses.
- Perform Chest Physical Therapy (CPT)
- Assist patient with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Monitoring, Suctioning and Assessing patient in ventilation LTV1150
- Performing 3 sets of 5 breaths cough Assist with cough machine in trach patient
- Monitoring and Providing care to patients with tracheostomy/G- tube
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
Miami Beach, FL
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Assisted physicians in performing bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
- Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for oncology patients, promoting optimal treatment outcomes.
- Provided mentorship for nursing students completing clinical rotations within the oncology department, guiding them through essential skills development while fostering professional growth opportunities.
- Served as a patient advocate during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring that the patient''s needs were considered in decision-making processes related to their care plans.
- Participated in cancer-specific conferences or seminars as a representative of the oncology nursing team, networking with colleagues from across the nation while gaining valuable insights into innovative practices within the field.
- Administered chemotherapy and other targeted therapies safely, following stringent protocols to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Developed effective time management strategies that allowed for efficient prioritization of tasks within the fast-paced oncology unit environment, ensuring timely completion of essential duties without compromising patient care quality.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the oncology unit to enhance patient safety and satisfaction with care delivery processes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Assistant Director of Nursing
North Beach Rehabilitation Center
North Miami Beach, FL
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Played a key role in attaining high patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Participates in and uses evidence-based research to identify strategies to improve professional development activities, nursing practice and patient outcomes
- Presents programs that relate to clinical performance to all shifts of nursing staff
- Train new nurses and provide ongoing education and mentoring
- Evaluate and develop field nurses
- Assist field staff (RNs, CNA's, LPNs) and DON in delivering exceptional client service and quality clinical care
- Integrates ethical principles into the practice of nursing professional development
- Interview and hire employees
- Serve as an educational consultant to nursing councils, task forces, committees, and projects relating to policy, procedure and program development
- Educating people to be efficient in a hospital environment, highlighting skills like clinical knowledge and interpersonal skills
Clinical Educator
Unity Health and Rehab Center
Miami, FL
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open dialogue between educators, clinicians, administrators, and other stakeholders involved in the delivery of patient care.
- Strengthened relationships with external partners such as universities or professional associations by coordinating joint educational initiatives.
- Evaluated clinical competencies of staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted training solutions.
- Optimized patient care quality by updating policies, procedures, and protocols based on current best practices in clinical education.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by ensuring adherence to industry standards and guidelines in all educational activities.
- Enhanced staff proficiency in clinical procedures through hands-on demonstrations and interactive workshops.
- Participates in and uses evidence-based research to identify strategies to improve professional development activities, nursing practice and patient outcomes
- Presents programs that relate to clinical performance to all shifts of nursing staff
- Train new nurses and provide ongoing education and mentoring
- Evaluate and develop field nurses
- Assist field staff (RNs, CNA's, LPNs) in delivering exceptional client service and quality clinical care
- Integrates ethical principles into the practice of nursing professional development
- Interview and hire employees
- Serve as an educational consultant to nursing councils, task forces, committees, and projects relating to policy, procedure and program development
- Educating people to be efficient in a hospital environment, highlighting skills like clinical knowledge and interpersonal skills
Unit Charge Nurse
Unity Health and Rehab Center
Miami, FL
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Streamlined unit operations by effectively managing staff assignments and schedules.
- Mentored new nurses to foster professional growth and enhance team performance.
- Served as a clinical resource for colleagues, sharing expertise on best practices in nursing care management.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among staff members and encouraging open communication channels.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through routine audits of documentation and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, offering support and education on medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines to optimize nursing interventions and enhance patient outcomes.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for ongoing professional development.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple medical issues, navigating challenging situations to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on industry trends, enhancing both personal knowledge base and overall unit performance levels.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient nursing processes and protocols.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Handle all supervisory duties for the unit, overseeing registered and licensed practical nurses, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff
- Set work schedules, delegate assignments, assign tasks and evaluate employee job performance, as well as disciplining employees who don't fulfill their job requirements or provide inadequate patient care
- Set goals and standards for the unit
- Monitored patient care to ensure it meets the facility's standards, and review patient records to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the care provided by the unit
- Addressed questions or complaints brought forward by patients or their families
- Ensured the department is well-stocked with medical supplies, including medications and equipment
- Interviewed and hired employees
- Oversee all aspects of operating a unit within a health care facility, from supervising nursing staff to monitoring patient care
RN Supervisor
Unity Health and Rehab Center
Miami, FL
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices within nursing supervision.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits, reviews, and updates on policies and procedures.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Completed admissions, discharges, transfers to a hospital per ambulance services and death of residents in the facility
- Assessed and documented in PCC and sigma care all residents’ cares and needs
⦁ Collaborated with the other supervisors, lpn's, cna's, therapy department, social services, care plan staff, dietary, upper management staff and hospice staff members to provide adequate care of all residents
⦁ Worked as a team to provide safe and accurate medication administration and ordered medications as needed for resident cares
⦁ Worked with hospice staff when necessary, rn's and cna's for end of life cares
⦁ Worked well with human resources staff, scheduling staff, administrator, don and adon
⦁ Ordered and managed all medications coming into and out of the facility
⦁ Worked closely with the pharmacy and physicians to complete all medication delivery
⦁ Managed all concerns of staff issues when arouse and assisted staff in a plan to improve or correct any issues
⦁ Performs professional supervisory nursing practice in the care of the physically and mentally ill
⦁ Supervising the provision of quality nursing care given at the facility
⦁ Maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice; for coordinating nursing and training programs; for recognizing and assisting in solving professional, administrative and supervisory problems in an assigned area
⦁ Position exercises considerable judgment in applying professional knowledge in solving nursing problems within established policies and practices
⦁ Skills used works with the head nurse to determine the optimal allocation of staff, per shift on each unit
⦁ Receives report from off-going supervisor (staffing and resident concerns) and gives a report to oncoming supervisor
⦁ Notifies administrator, associate administrator, head nurse or manager of urgent concerns during the shift
⦁ When the concern is non-urgent, notifies manager by phone message or e-mail
⦁ Keeps associate administrator informed of the needs and problems on a particular shift or unit
⦁ Assists rn's in completing risk assessments and investigations of injury
⦁ Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching and counseling patient, friends, and family and reinforcing their understanding of disease, medications, and self-care skills
⦁ Protects patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols, enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
⦁ Provides information to patients and health care team by answering questions and requests
⦁ Resolves patient needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
RN Floor Nurse
Unity Health and Rehab Center
Miami, FL
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Utilized PCC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
MSN - Nursing, Health Care System
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, ArizonaBachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, ColoradoCertificate -
Concord Career Institute
Associate Science - Nursing
Dade Medical College
Miami, FLAssociate Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLAchievement -
Mental Health Tech Center For Prof. Training & Develop. Inc.
Miami, FLDiploma -
Concorde Career Institute Inc.
Miami, FLHigh School Equivalency Diploma - High School Graduation
Miami Edison Sr.
Miami, FLSkills
- Computer proficiency
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Clinical practice knowledge
- Management
- Infection control
- Quality control
- Point Click Care (PCC)
- Epic software
- Problem-solving
- CPR
- Rehabilitation
- Delivery
- Scheduling
- First Aid
- Staffing
- Hospice
- Statistics
- Teaching
- Multi-tasking
- Prevention strategies
- Policy improvement
- Medication administration
- IV administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Staff training
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Ethical practice
- HIPAA compliance
- Staff supervision
- Patient safety
- Training and mentoring
- Epic and PCC systems
Certification
- Ventilation certificate Nationwide Health, LLC
- ACLS
- PALS
- Heart saver First Aid
- Healthcare Provider/BLS
- Infection Control Preventionist Certificate
- Employee of the month
- Oncology Nursing Society
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
creole
Limited Working
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Aventura Rehab and Nursing Center
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Educator
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
01.2021 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
11.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
North Beach Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 10.2020
Clinical Educator
Unity Health and Rehab Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
Unit Charge Nurse
Unity Health and Rehab Center
03.2018 - 09.2019
RN Supervisor
Unity Health and Rehab Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
RN Floor Nurse
Unity Health and Rehab Center
12.2016 - 03.2017
RN
South Florida Pediatric Homecare Inc
05.2012 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Services
09.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Certificate -
Concord Career Institute
Associate Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College
High School Equivalency Diploma - High School Graduation
Miami Edison Sr.
MSN - Nursing, Health Care System
Grand Canyon University
Associate Science - Nursing
Dade Medical College
Achievement -
Mental Health Tech Center For Prof. Training & Develop. Inc.
Diploma -
Concorde Career Institute Inc.
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