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Follett Darcey

Webster City,IA

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse 6a-6p Shift

Southfield Wellness Community
12.2017 - 03.2025
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and best practices.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Clinic Nurse

Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinics
10.2003 - 07.2010
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and preventive care strategies.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing individual needs.
  • Reduced patient wait times through effective triage and prioritization of tasks.
  • Administered vaccinations and improved community health awareness by organizing educational sessions.
  • Improved efficiency of clinic operations by maintaining inventory levels and ensuring availability of medical supplies.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA

No Degree - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Allen College
Waterloo, IA
09-2013

Skills

  • Clinical leadership
  • Care coordination
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient assessments
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Medication distribution
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • EMR systems
  • Drawing/Coding labwork
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Nurse and CNA supervision
  • Critical thinking
  • Wound care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Student precepting

Accomplishments

Interim Nurse Administrator for "The Meadows", Assisted Living Complex.

Employee of the Month at both USA Healthcare Clarion and Iowa Specialty Hospital/Clinics.

EMT Certification from 2011-2014

Placed 2nd in the State for Gerontology Knowledge Testing through HOSA.

Timeline

Charge Nurse 6a-6p Shift

Southfield Wellness Community
12.2017 - 03.2025

Clinic Nurse

Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinics
10.2003 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Buena Vista University

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Iowa Central Community College

No Degree - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Allen College

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