Therese Darby

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Working in Pre op with patient care and getting patient ready for endoscopy procedures .
• Post op experience discharging patients after their procedures.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Working with patients in a homecare setting

IV infusions

Injections

Wound care

Flu Clinics for 10 years

Covid Clinics

Labs draws

Picc line changes

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• IV infusion nurse for Rheumatology
• Worked closely with physicians regrading their patients
• Patient education regarding their medications
• Worked with electronic charting
• Mixed medications as ordered
• Scheduled patients for their appointments and ordered all supplies and medications.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during procedures such as IV insertion and wound care.
• Optimized throughput times within the ER by assisting with rapid admissions processes when required.
• Maintained appropriate supplies and equipment within the emergency department by regularly monitoring inventory levels, restocking as needed, and notifying management of any shortages or discrepancies.
• Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying patient information, medication orders, dosages, routes of administration, and potential interactions before administering medications.
• Elevated overall quality of care within the ER through participation in ongoing performance improvement initiatives such as root cause analysis or peer review processes.
• Increased efficiency in documentation by utilizing electronic medical record systems for thorough and accurate recordkeeping.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care, addressing concerns, and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
• Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by closely monitoring patients for changes in condition, escalating issues when necessary to physicians or specialists.