Professional Background

Skill Highlights

Accomplishments

DARLENE LEROY

*** ********* *****, ******, *** Jersey 08075 H: 609-***-**** C: 609-***-**** acwjf8@r.postjobfree.com Experienced Nurse Licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and Florida with strong clinical and people skills.Multi- task-oriented Clinical lead nurse in the Anti-Coagulation Clinic.Performs clinical Q/A studies and report outcomes.

Disease specialization proficiency

Successful treatment of

Anti-Coagulation.Clinical training

Strong medical ethic

Strong clinical judgment

Computerized charting specialist

Problem resolution ability

Enthusiastic caregiver

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

certification

Extensive medical terminology

knowledge

Familiarity with disease management

programs

Patient/family focused

Blood Withdrawal certification

Practiced in sterilization techniques

Wound care expertise

AED certification

Wound cleaning/care ability

Abides by infection control standards

Flow sheet charting skillfulness

Acute and rehabilitative care

Adept in oxygen machine maintenance

Accomplished in colostomy care

Gastroenteral nutrition expert

CPR/BLS-ACLS certified

Drug administration trained

Medical coding capability

Medical instrument sterilization

mastery

Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs

Competency in procedure development

Qualified in specimen

collection/processing

Implementation

Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.

Documentation

Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation. Training

Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to guarantee consistent quality of care.Surgical Preparation

Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities. Diagnostic/Ancillary Tests

Routinely demonstrated medical proficiency by performing EKG's, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology. OSHA Compliance

Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.

Patient Education

Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.

Professional Experience

Education and Training

Certifications

Affiliations

Physician Support

Consistently praised by physicians for efficient assistance in minor surgical procedures and patient processing handling.

Surgical Preparation

Prepared patients for surgery by performing screening tests, evaluating vitals and administering proper medication.

Clinical Lead Nurse -Anti-Coagulation Clinic May 2010 Mercer Bucks Cardiology - Lawrenceville, New Jersey Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.Delegated staff nurse duties.Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts.Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Educated patients about their treatments.Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias.Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.Processed monthly reports for department performance.Performed lab tests and communicated results.Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.

Orthopaedic clinical Nurse coordinator Sep 1995 to Apr 2010 Mercer Bucks Orthopaedics - Lawrenceville, New Jersey Hospital Clinical Coordinator collaborates with physicians on patient rounds. Obtain clinical data obtain patient history, pre -post op care dictate admission and discharge summaries. Over see hospital orthopaedic clinics, perform case studies. Formulated Total Joint critical care paths that ultimately minimized hospital stay and complications. LPN Sep 1989 to Jun 1995

Mercer Medical Center - Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. LPN, Health Care 1989

Mercer County Occupational LPN - Trenton, NEw Jersey, Mercer IV Certified

EKG Certified

Venapuncture Certified

High School Diploma 1983

Steinert High School - Hamilton, New Jersey, Mercer BLS - Basic Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) National Association Orthopaedic Technology

National Association Orthopaedic Nurses

Cambridge of Nursing Who's Who

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