Daryl Classen
Deridder,USA
Summary
I am a passionate nurse with special interest in understanding the emotional needs of others. Empathetic listening, therapeutic communication, and providing a safe environment for patients are priorities to me. My coworkers, patients, and customers have always been the center of my work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Louisiana Methodist Children's Home
Sulphur, Louisiana
04.2023 - Current
- PRN, April 2023 - June 2023.
- Full-time, July 2023 - Present.
- Med administration.
- Admit and discharge.
- Daily assessments.
- Maintaining a therapeutic milieu for residents.
- Communication with guardians.
- Making appointments.
- Lab draws.
- Sex education.
- Reporting side effects and behavior changes to the MD.
REGISTERED NURSE
West Cal Cam Hospital
Sulphur, Louisiana
01.2023 - Current
- Full-time, January 2023 - June 2023.
- PRN, June 2023 - Present.
- Med-surgical.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
SALES MANAGER
Lawnsmith Plus
Deridder, Louisiana
08.2019 - Current
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service
- Monitored costs, competition and supply and demand to establish and adjust selling prices
- Regarded equipment needs and advised customers on types of equipment to purchase
- Determined price schedules and discount rates
REGISTERED NURSE, ICU
Beauregard Health
Deridder, Louisiana
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed care for patients with acute illnesses and disease processes, including but not limited to,
- Respiratory distress.
- Ventilator management and associated IV medication administration.
- Cardiac dysfunction and cardiac IV medication management.
- Assisted physicians in cardioversion and echocardiograms.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Mercy Hospital
Springfield, Mo
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Performed patient care on a medical-surgical unit specializing in oral and neck surgery; urinary disease and surgery; abdominal illness and surgery; and general illness, injuries, and surgeries
- Patient assessment and care
- Medication administration
- Pain management
- Prep for surgery
- Post surgery assessment and surgical wound care
- Blood transfusions
- Communicable disease treatment per isolation protocol
- Bariatric patient care
- Wound care including wound vacs, packing wounds, pressure ulcer prevention and care
- Managing anticoagulation therapy per protocol
- Managing substance withdrawal symptoms per Ativan protocol
- Emotional support and wound care following suicide attempts
- Emotional support for families with grief
- Administer care to incarcerated patients
PRACTICAL NURSE, CONTINUOUS CARE
Mercy Hospital
Springfield, Mo
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Patient assessment and care
- Medication administration
- Pain management
- Prep for surgery
- Post surgery assessment and surgical wound care
- Communicable disease treatment per isolation protocol
- Bariatric patient care
- Wound care including wound vacs, packing wounds, pressure ulcer prevention and care
- Managing anticoagulation therapy per protocol
- Managing substance withdrawal symptoms per Ativan protocol
- Emotional support and wound care following suicide attempts
- Emotional support for families with grief
- Administer care to incarcerated patients
MANAGER
Shelters Discount Grocery
Norwood, Mo
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Responsible for employee management, customer relations, monthly sales reports, inventory records
MISSIONARY/ FIELD SUPERVISOR
Christian Service International
Moundridge, Ks
03.2009 - 05.2012
- Oversee medication procurement and distribution to rural health clinics per Zimbabwe Ministry of Health
- Oversee water well repairs in rural districts per Zimbabwe Ministry of Health
- Oversee latrine building projects per Zimbabwe Ministry of Health
- Oversee food distribution to orphanages and nursing homes
- Support the members in a small church
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - REGISTERED NURSE
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, Mo05.2016
Skills
- Public relations
- Patient empathy and advocacy
- Therapeutic communication
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Computer skills
Certification
- Registered nurse
- BLS, 2024
- ALS, 2018
- CPI, 2018
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Louisiana Methodist Children's Home
04.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
West Cal Cam Hospital
01.2023 - Current
SALES MANAGER
Lawnsmith Plus
08.2019 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, ICU
Beauregard Health
07.2018 - 08.2019
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Mercy Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2019
PRACTICAL NURSE, CONTINUOUS CARE
Mercy Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2016
MANAGER
Shelters Discount Grocery
05.2012 - 08.2014
MISSIONARY/ FIELD SUPERVISOR
Christian Service International
03.2009 - 05.2012
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - REGISTERED NURSE
Ozarks Technical Community College
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