Penny Darbey
Irving,TX
Summary
I want to obtain a position where I can achieve new skills, experience and professional knowledge in my chosen field. Caring Nurse with over twenty years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with multiple disciplines. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for patients and families.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Neurology Nurse
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, TX
11.2020 - Current
- Screens and prioritizes patients with regard to medical problems, ensuring that appropriate treatment is delivered in a timely manner per physician orders and established policies and procedures
- Assists with inpatient/clinic coordination and flow of patients to include patient treatments as directed by physician and nursing/medical staff, and/or discharge activities
- Maintains and implements knowledge of all the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, laws, and Joint Commission standards that impact and govern nursing processes and ensures that their work practices are in compliance
- Identifies and meets educational needs of patients and families by communicating and distributing appropriate information as needed
- Reinforces patient/family education teaching that was initiated by RN or NP
- May participate in community outreach activities (such as health fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics) as assigned
- Assists with precepting (training, motivating, and supervising) new employees and students as directed by supervisor
- Completes appropriate written and computer documentation according to established procedures and guidelines
- Consults with other team members as required and provides nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care while anticipating and accommodating patients, families, physicians, and other system staff to ensure the workflow is coordinated and patients receive timely and appropriate treatment
- Ensures that appropriate supplies are available for individual patient care by gathering all necessary items together in advance
- May assist with ordering and stocking supplies as needed
- Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing both patient areas and medical instruments to ensure an appropriate healthcare environment
- Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve internal and external customer satisfaction
- May assist with developing annual goals and objectives for the nursing area that support the mission and objectives
- Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals, objectives and mission of Parkland
- Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of nursing by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and maintaining LVN licensure
- Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices
- Sets up patient appointments and referrals for further testing and follow-up care as needed
- Assists in transporting patients as needed.
LVN Field Nurse
Kindred at Home
Grapevine, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Provide professional nursing services under the direction of a RN in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, and Gentiva Health Services policies and procedures
- Provide skilled nursing interventions in the treatment of the patient/clients illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative care
- Utilize a holistic approach in the provision of problem specific therapeutic interventions, teaching and training activities in accordance with the plan of care
- Apply knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes
- Confer with the RN Supervisor regarding needed changes in the Plan of
- Treatment
- Accept verbal orders from physician were permitted by state law/regulations/Nurse Practice Act and communicate these orders to the RN
- Supervisor
- Utilize a systematic, individualized goal/outcome driven approach in implementing the nursing plan of care
- Maintain contact with patients, physicians, clinical manager(s), other members of the healthcare team in a timely manner regarding patient/family needs and status changes
- Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning as appropriate
- Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature
- Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is dearly in the best interests of the patient
- Appropriately communicate to ensure adherence to professional standards in the provision of and availability of supplies, materials and equipment needed to safely and effectively implement the plan of care
- Prepare, submit and maintain documentation as required by the Company and/or facility
- Visit/shift notes documented on day services are rendered.
Nurse Case Manager
Southwestern Health Resources
Dallas, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Contact all assigned member case within 48 hours of receipt and perform initial patient assessment and needs upon discharge from hospital
- Utilize the nursing process to establish individual patient goals and measures patients' response to the plan of care for appropriate outcomes and intervene appropriately
- Explore care options to reduce cost, patient social and economic needs, curtail re- admission and influence quality outcomes
- Accurately use database for weekly documentation of clinical information, progress, and needs
- Maintain ongoing communication and feedback with customers and/or clients in order to support needs and resolve problems
- Coordinate care with other team members, i.e
- Social Workers, Practice Managers, PCP's, Facility Hospitals Nurses, and Social
- Workers
- Hospice CC Nurse
CareStaf
Dallas, TX
08.2016 - Current
- Administered end of life care for terminal hospice patients on CC
- Administered pain medications, assisted with pain management for patient, and acted as a clinical representative to the family for medical and psychological support
- (PRN position worked in conjunction with my full time position at United Healthcare)
Case Manager
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Contact all assigned member case within 48 hours of receipt and perform initial patient assessment and needs upon discharge from hospital
- Utilize the nursing process to establish individual patient goals and measures patients' response to the plan of care for appropriate outcomes and intervene appropriately
- Explore care options to reduce cost, patient social and economic needs, curtail re- admission and influence quality outcomes
- Accurately use database for weekly documentation of clinical information, progress, and needs
- Maintain ongoing communication and feedback with customers and/or clients in order to support needs and resolve problems
- Coordinate care with other team members, i.e
- Social Workers, Practice Managers, PCP's, Facility Hospitals Nurses, and Social
- Workers.
Transition Case Manager
United Healthcare WellMed
Dallas, TX
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Contact all assigned member case within 24 hours of receipt and perform initial patient assessment and needs upon discharge from hospital
- Utilize the nursing process to establish individual patient goals and measures patients' response to the plan of care for appropriate outcomes and intervene appropriately
- Explore care options to reduce cost, patient social and economic needs, curtail re- admission and influence quality outcomes
- Accurately use database for weekly documentation of clinical information, progress, and needs
- Maintain ongoing communication and feedback with customers and/or clients in order to support needs and resolve problems.
Clinical Nurse
JPS Hospital Viola Pitts Clinic
Fort Worth, TX
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Triage patient calls, assist the physician with procedure, managed 2 certified
- Medical Assistants
- Call in medications, teach and manage patients regarding their healthcare and plans of care
- Administer injections, wound care, EKG's,
- UA's, PT/INR tests
- Patient teaching, vitals, and patient physical assessments.
LVN Hospice Nurse/Home Health Nurse
Gardendale Hospice
Dallas, TX
09.2012 - 11.2013
- Managed a patient workload of approximately 18-21 patients
- Performed weekly to biweekly assessment about patients health status, medication needs, and change of condition
- Performed weekly head to toe assessment, along with wound care, Foley inserts, g-tube cleaning, and reporting to physician and/or RN about any needs or changes with the patient's condition or disease process
- Medicated patients with necessary, and performed continuous care nursing for dying patients when short of staff.
HUC, Denton Regional Medical
Denton, TX
05.2011 - 11.2012
- HUC - Occupational Medicine
- Assisted RN's and PA's in the Occupational Medicine department with Worker comp patient injuries
- Scheduled patient visits and input patient information into the hospital computer for the Occupational Medicine Dept
- Performed Respirator
- Mask fit tests for hospital employees
- Performed ETOH and Urine Drug Screens on potential employees for various businesses Performed ETOH and Urine Drug
- Screens, on an On-Call basis for the ER, on patients for work related injuries, and suspicion of drug use
- Worked with the Meditech EMAR system at this facility.
ER Registrar, Lewisville Medical Center
Lewisville, TX
03.2009 - 03.2009
- Registered ER patients for medical care Collected and verified all patient information including address contacts, insurance, medical power of attorney paperwork, and consents for care
- Collected payment for services
- Input patient information into the hospital computer Admitted patients into the hospital computer for extended stay.
Supervising Medical Assistant
Caring For Women
Denton, TX
09.2004 - 09.2008
- Acted as the MA supervisor in the Midwife pod, with two Mas under my direct supervision
- Handled ordering of all medical supplies for our office of four physicians, and three midwives
- Assisted Physicians and Midwives with patient care and exams
- Took patient blood pressures, weight, personal histories and administered injections
- Triage patient phone calls for medical issues and questions
- Performed urodynamics testing in our office for all of our physicians and midwives on their patients
- Used the Centricity system for scheduling and charging patients for their appointments and procedures.
Labor and Delivery Unit Clerk
Denton Regional Medical
Denton, TX
01.1996 - 09.2004
- Took off physician orders and input into computer
- Supervised other clerks on the unit and handled scheduling of all other unit clerks, and CNA personnel
- Interviewed and assisted in hiring of all unit clerks and CNA personnel
- Trained all incoming new CNA and unit clerk personnel
- Answered phones, assisted patients and patient families while on our unit.
Administrative Assistant
Westcott Communications
Carrollton, TX
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Handled payroll for 50+ producers
- Assisted VP with his scheduling and the scheduling of all meetings for the programming department
- Typed letters and correspondence and acted as liaison for the VP Handled ordering of all supplies for my department and its personnel.
Transcriptionist
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Cardiac Lab
Dallas, TX
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Assisted cardiologist with typing of reports for the non-invasive cardiac unit
- Typed all patient reports for the cardiac lab
- Assisted technicians with scheduling of in and outpatient procedures for the lab
- Answered telephones and assisted patients and their families with questions and concerns.
Education
Associate of Arts And Sciences - General Studies
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX06.2022
License Number 309312 - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX09.2012
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Supply Management
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Timeline
Neurology Nurse
Parkland Health & Hospital System
11.2020 - Current
LVN Field Nurse
Kindred at Home
08.2020 - Current
Nurse Case Manager
Southwestern Health Resources
09.2019 - Current
Case Manager
UT Southwestern Medical Center
10.2018 - 09.2019
CareStaf
08.2016 - Current
Transition Case Manager
United Healthcare WellMed
06.2016 - 10.2018
Clinical Nurse
JPS Hospital Viola Pitts Clinic
09.2013 - 05.2016
LVN Hospice Nurse/Home Health Nurse
Gardendale Hospice
09.2012 - 11.2013
HUC, Denton Regional Medical
05.2011 - 11.2012
ER Registrar, Lewisville Medical Center
03.2009 - 03.2009
Supervising Medical Assistant
Caring For Women
09.2004 - 09.2008
Labor and Delivery Unit Clerk
Denton Regional Medical
01.1996 - 09.2004
Administrative Assistant
Westcott Communications
01.1992 - 01.1995
Transcriptionist
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Cardiac Lab
01.1990 - 01.1992
Associate of Arts And Sciences - General Studies
North Central Texas College
License Number 309312 - Nursing
North Central Texas College
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