Darla Knight
Jasper,IN
Summary
I am a hardworking nursing professional with 20 years of experience in multiple settings. I worked as an LPN for 7 years in a hospital setting and was fortunate enough to obtain my Associates Degree while doing so. Once I became an RN I was able to work in the Emergency Department, which was my ultimate goal at that time. After being an ER nurse for nearly 10 years, I felt it was time for a change. This lead to work in long term care, which I have also enjoyed. Now I am back in the hospital setting as a travel nurse and am excited about what the future has in store for my career.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Staff RN
Totalmed Staffing
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Long-Term Care RN
Trilogy Health Services
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
RN - Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses..
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
RN - Emergency Department
Norton Audubon Hospital
04.2010 - 12.2014
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Cared for as many as 20 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
RN Staff Nurse
Norton Healthcare
04.2003 - 04.2010
- Floated on multiple units including med/surge, tele, cardiac, ortho, and step down
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Education
Associate's degree - Nursing
Spencerian College
Louisville2010
Certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Ivy Tech Community College
2003
Skills
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Wound care
- Basic life support
- Hospice & palliative medicine
- Assessing patient's condition and implementing appropriate medical intervention
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- EPIC EMR
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Disease Processes
- Clinical Reasoning
- Pain Management Techniques
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Admission
Certification
BLS certification
NIH certification
Timeline
Travel Staff RN
Totalmed Staffing
04.2023 - Current
Long-Term Care RN
Trilogy Health Services
11.2019 - 06.2023
RN - Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
01.2015 - 11.2019
RN - Emergency Department
Norton Audubon Hospital
04.2010 - 12.2014
RN Staff Nurse
Norton Healthcare
04.2003 - 04.2010
Associate's degree - Nursing
Spencerian College
Certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Ivy Tech Community College
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