Darrell Bailey
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner at UCSF with specialized expertise in peri-procedural and critical care, supported by a strong background in GI motility leadership and high-volume ambulatory triage. Proficient in independent pre-anesthesia screening for medically complex patients, utilizing strong clinical judgment and effective multidisciplinary coordination to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences, consistently achieving Press Ganey scores in the 95th percentile while managing over 40 patients weekly across clinic and procedural workflows. Passionate about enhancing patient care through innovative practices and collaborative approaches, driving significant improvements in clinical outcomes and overall patient satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner - GI Motility / Pre-Anesthesia Triage
UCSF Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in evaluating over 40 patients weekly with severe gastrointestinal and multisystem illnesses. Supported management of urgent symptoms through medication plans and follow-up care in both ambulatory and procedural settings.
- Directed gastrointestinal motility clinic workflows and triaged patients for manometry, pH testing, Bravo endoscopy, and anesthesia-supported procedures.
- Complete comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments, determine optimal procedural location and sedation pathway, and evaluate perioperative readiness using focused cardiopulmonary, medication, and functional review.
- Coordinate preoperative workup and specialty input with anesthesiologists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, and nursing teams when additional risk stratification is needed.
- Recognized for exceptional patient-centered care with Press Ganey scores in the 95th percentile.
- Roving Community Health Initiative Lead
Gastroenterology / GI Motility RN
UCSF Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Performed pre-procedure screening and nursing assessments for endoscopy, motility studies, and anesthesia-supported cases; escalated peri-procedural risks to anesthesia and physician teams as needed.
- Performed esophageal manometry (Chicago Classification v4.0), ambulatory pH testing, and Bravo workflows; entered results into Epic and communicated findings to referring clinicians.
- Developed patient instructions, smartphrases, and workflow tools to improve throughput, education, and message-based triage.
- Provide wound care, triage, vaccinations in the tenderloin during night clinics. Assist homeless individuals to get shelter resources and set up w/ Suboxone/Methadone treatment.
- Roving Community Health Initiative Lead
Endoscopy / Interventional Radiology RN (Per Diem)
Kaiser Permanente
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Completed pre-procedure assessments and medication reconciliation for endoscopy and IR; supported conscious sedation and MAC workflows, continuous monitoring, IV access, and safe discharge planning.
GI Lab RN / Charge RN
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Prepared and recovered patients for EGD, colonoscopy, EUS, and ERCP; coordinated high-volume procedural days as Charge RN with emphasis on flow, staffing, and patient safety.
Medical ICU RN / Charge RN
St. Vincent's Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Provided critical care for complex cardiopulmonary patients on ventilators, vasoactive infusions, CRRT, and post-arrest protocols in a high-acuity MICU environment.
ICU RN / Charge RN
UAB West
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed critically ill ICU patients and supported rapid response activities and cross-unit IV access support.
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2022
BSN -
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL01-2013
ADN - undefined
Jefferson State Community College
01-2010
Skills
- Pre-anesthesia history assessment
- Sedation environment evaluation
- Evaluation of complex GI patients
- Cardiopulmonary risk assessment
- Medication reconciliation
- Diagnostic workup management
- Gastrointestinal motility expertise
- Patient messaging optimization
Accomplishments
2020 Gastroenterology Nurse Of The Year
St. Vincent's Nurse Merit Award (2015)
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), AANP
- California RN License
- ACLS, BLS; Epic EHR / MyChart high-volume messaging and triage
- UCSF Endoscopy Nurse of the Year (2020); St. Vincent's Nurse Merit Award (2015)
Timeline
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner - GI Motility / Pre-Anesthesia Triage
UCSF Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Endoscopy / Interventional Radiology RN (Per Diem)
Kaiser Permanente
01.2019 - 01.2020
Gastroenterology / GI Motility RN
UCSF Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2024
GI Lab RN / Charge RN
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
Medical ICU RN / Charge RN
St. Vincent's Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2017
ICU RN / Charge RN
UAB West
01.2010 - 01.2012
ADN - undefined
Jefferson State Community College
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
BSN -
Jacksonville State University