Registered Nurse Medical

Darlene B. Piocuda

**** ******* **., **. *****, North Carolina 28384 (910) 797 – 2545 ********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly skilled nursing professional with 13+ years of experience in direct patient care

Excellent clinical skills with strong proficiencies in the disease process by effectively analyzing patients’ symptoms and developing and implementing a plan of action with patient safety a priority

Clinical experience includes Emergency Medicine, Psychiatric and Ambulatory Care

Effective communicator with a team concept mindset; held leadership roles in clinical areas

Enjoy people and working together as a team to get the mission completed & deliver safe quality care using evidence-based practice to all patients

Care Coordinator for a adults and pediatric patients with complex medical issues

TECHNICAL SKILLS

IV’s, EKG, Blood draws

Nebulizer treatment, medication management

Triage

Telephonic Triage

Electronic Charting

Care Coordinator

NURSING EXPERIENCE

Robinson Health Clinic, Department of Defense, Fort Bragg, NC June 2009 – January 2018

Team Charge Nurse

Worked as a Team Lead/Case Manager in an Ambulatory Care Clinic; experienced in Pediatrics, Adolescents and Geriatrics

Managed 6 LPN’s and collaborated with 4 to 6 physicians to provide excellent quality care to complex Pediatrics, Adolescents, and Geriatric patients

Triaged acute walk–ins, using ESI triage protocols to formulate a plan of care based on assessment as well as disposition; transferred patients to outlying Emergency Departments who were high acuity

Collaborated closely with case managers to facilitate continuity of care with patients’ needing follow-ups, referrals, medication refills, appointments, and acute medical issues

Diabetic educator for clinic and provided education to patient population who have been diagnosed with complex medical issues to improve outcomes

Clinical leader for staff and orientated new employees to clinic; involved in multiple committees to improve patient care and daily operations of clinic.

Oral and written communication skills in order to meaningfully interact with peers, outside agencies, vendors, providers, and Military Health System (MHS) stakeholders to exchange information, provide briefings, presentations, research, and metrics to demonstrate or advance effective, efficient case management practice, outcomes, an organizational/MHS value. Research/Informatics – Skill in management of information systems and technology in order to manage individual or population health, continuously improve practice, and effectively communicate practice outcomes to involved stakeholders.

Informatics - Knowledge of computers and software applications in order to conduct data collection, tracking, rending, and analysis.

Informatics - Ability to design and present computer-generated outcome analysis information in order to provide timely, effective peer and higher level educational programs or project briefings. Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use in order to gauge their effect on patients and their recovery.

Clinical skill in making diagnoses and in choosing, initiating, and modifying selected therapies in order to assist patients to optimize their level of function and self care.

Knowledge of community resources, patient entitlement/benefit eligibility, and ability to access these resources in order to assist patients/families in optimizing their level of function and self-care.

Advisor/trainer during implementation of Patient Centered Medical Home Model by the Department of Defense (DOD) in 2012 at Robinson Health Clinic; improved preventative health services to all patients

Womack Army Medical Center, Department of Defense, Fort Bragg, NC November 2007 – June 2009

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse & Team Lead)

Provided care to complex medical and trauma patients with multi medical/trauma issues

Collaborated with other team nurses, physicians and medical support staff to provide safe quality care to patients

Experience in triage, trauma, resuscitation, conscious sedation, pediatrics, geriatrics, and psychiatry

Provided safe and effective nursing care to all patients, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation utilizing evidence-based practice

Interaction with patient and family members often from pain, stress, shock or grief

Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes

Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, conscious sedation and hypothermia protocol

Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families

Afforded opportunity to provide a service to our active duty and retired military

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC July 2005 – November 2007

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Worked as a Registered Nurse in a Level II Trauma Center providing care to patients of all ages; completed 12-week critical care course after completion awarded certification. Completed the Trauma Nurse Core (TNCC) certification class

Collaborated with physicians and team RN’s, LPN’s and medical support staff to deliver safe and quality care

Worked multiple areas in the ER including Triage, Trauma, Medical, Psychiatry and Cardiac

Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine

Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment

Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly and from a diverse background

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC May 2018

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, BSN GPA: 3.8/4.0

Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC May 2005

Associate in Applied Science GPA: 3.5/4.0

Activities: Relay for Life, Student Nurses Association

Certifications

BLS Oct 2018

TNCC June 2016

Critical Care Course Aug 2005

Preceptor Course May 2017

ESI Triage Protocol Course May 2017

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