Keeli S. Darst
Seabrook,Texas
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner desires a clinical position working with families across the lifespan, including specialty clinics, occupational health, urgent care and Veteran alliances.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with health assessment and urgent care specialty.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Texas Industrial Medical
09.2020 - Current
- FNP provides physical exams that meet OSHA, DOT and individual company requirements
- Provide services to the industrial and refining industries, oil and gas, government contractors, Coast Guard, and DOT services
- Supports industry with a fleet of state-of-the-art mobile trailers with on-site medical support, providing annual exams, and reducing time away from work
- Physicals include a thorough history questionnaire, hearing and vision testing, urinalysis, drug and alcohol screening, radiology, EKG’s, pulmonary function testing, blood testing, stress testing, respiratory fit testing and Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Provides urgent injury care24/7 and provides on call services for any post-accident, work related injuries and post-accident or reasonable suspicion drug screens
- Urgent care includes; suturing, caring for burn injuries, chemical exposures, falls and other industrial accidents
- Provide School Program Management, providing local schools with annual physical exams and random drug screening
- Proficient in Advanced MD software
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
02.2022 - 05.2022
- During the COVID pandemic, assisting in the increased strain on the and serving thirteen weeks in Joliet IL
- Working in a health care system480-bed hospital, a nationally recognized heart and vascular facility
- Working a60-hour week in various units of the hospital
- The specialty units included, COVID-19 ward, PCU, Med/Surg, Tele Med, ICU, Observation Unit, Neuro Unit and the Medical/Oncology unit
- Provided care to ages18 and above, assisting the permanent staff during the national nursing shortage crisis
- Completed a thirteen week assignment
RN II/Charge Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
Houston Methodist Clear Lake
04.2017 - 09.2020
- RN II provides direct patient care and Charge Nurse duties in a45-Bed acute care unit, which included a COVID/Isolation unit
- Effectively and efficiently cares for patients with varied and complex needs
- Manages strict infection control prevention, averting healthcare and healthcare associated infections
- Assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records, and provide patients with support and education
- Assumed leadership role as preceptor for graduate nurses and new staff members
- Complete Charge Nurse duties and supervises up to ten RN’s and four Patient Care Technicians
- Chair, Unit Base Counsel
- Proficient in EPIC EMR
Nurse Manager
Bay Area Houston Endoscopy
12.2013 - 02.2017
- Direct supervision of all thirty-five clinical and support staff, including accountability for employee competencies, evaluations, and annual reviews
- Development, implementation and monitoring of systems for acquisitions and maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Development, implementation and revision of unit clinical standards, policies, and procedures
- Facilitates interdisciplinary care of patients
- Develops unit budget and monitors cost/unit measures and other business performance measures
- Served as the Infection Control Nurse
- Pharmacy manager, procured control drugs, and ensured compliance of clinic pharmacy
RN Intensive Care Unit
Kindred Hospital
03.2013 - 12.2013
- Delivered quality patient care by contributing to the nursing care plan from admission to discharge
- Assessed patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records, and provide patients with support and education
- Prepare assessment of patient's progress and kept family and physicians informed of changes
- Participated in the discharge planning process
- Ensured current and accurate patient documentation
- Member of the Rapid Response/Code Team
- Supervised ancillary staff members
U. S. Coast Guard, Retired
U. S. Coast Guard
02.1989 - 08.2009
- Upon retirement I reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander (LCDR)
- Duties involved; Marine environmental protection, and port safety and security
- Responded to maritime events, including oil spills, marine transportation events and natural/terrorist events
- Prior to advancing to LCDR, I reached the enlisted rank of E-6, First Class Health Services Technician and Laboratory Technician
- Duties included; performed advanced laboratory procedures, including, blood chemistry, blood counts (manual differentials), microbiology, parasitology and urinalysis
- Completed minor surgical techniques, radiographic procedures, dispensed pharmaceuticals and served as a chair-side dental technician
- Coordinator of the CG Occupational Medical Surveillance and Evaluation Program (OMSEP), a physical examination program established to monitor the health of Coast Guard personnel working in jobs designated as having high health risk potential to chemical or physical agents
- Facilitator and coordinator for the Medical Disability Board at CG Headquarters from1991-1994
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas12.2015
Associates of Science in Nursing - undefined
San Jacinto Community College
12.2012
Bachelor of Science in Biology - undefined
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas12.1986
Skills
- Workplace safety
- CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Electronic health records
- Patient care assessment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Direct patient care
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Occupational health protocol
Certification
- DOT NRCME Certified Medical Examiner Certification issued from The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, June26,2020.
- NIH Stroke Scale Certificate Certification issued by American Academy of CME, on June21,2020
- Certification from The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), March13,2020.
- Registered Nurse Texas License Number 833658. Date earned3/7/2013. Expires 04/30/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association 08/2024-08/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support issued by American Heart Association.08/2024 -08/2026
- Texas Driver's License
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- BLS/CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor 2022-2026
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioner. Member since2019
- Texas Nurse Practitioner Organization. Member since2018
- Galveston Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses Member since2017
Professional Training
- Chair,3M Unit Base Counsel Houston Methodist Clear Lake.
- Medical/Surgical Preceptor, Houston Methodist Clear Lake
- Member, Timber Cove Garden Club.
- Leader, Serve Event Group, Living Word Church.
- CLARO Leadership Training Workshop2020
- Interpretation of Spirometry in the Primary Care Clinic2019
- Preceptor Workshop Dec2017
- Evidence Base Practice Basics Workshop July2017
- Basic Electrocardiography Interpretation July2017
- Texas Health Care Association Health Care Safety Conference2015
- Kindred Intensive Care Workshop2013
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
02.2022 - 05.2022
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Texas Industrial Medical
09.2020 - Current
RN II/Charge Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
Houston Methodist Clear Lake
04.2017 - 09.2020
Nurse Manager
Bay Area Houston Endoscopy
12.2013 - 02.2017
RN Intensive Care Unit
Kindred Hospital
03.2013 - 12.2013
U. S. Coast Guard, Retired
U. S. Coast Guard
02.1989 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Texas at Arlington
Associates of Science in Nursing - undefined
San Jacinto Community College
Bachelor of Science in Biology - undefined
Tarleton State University
- DOT NRCME Certified Medical Examiner Certification issued from The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, June26,2020.
- NIH Stroke Scale Certificate Certification issued by American Academy of CME, on June21,2020
- Certification from The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), March13,2020.
- Registered Nurse Texas License Number 833658. Date earned3/7/2013. Expires 04/30/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association 08/2024-08/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support issued by American Heart Association.08/2024 -08/2026
- Texas Driver's License
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- BLS/CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor 2022-2026
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Arlington
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