Darlene Proctor

**** ********** *****, ******* ****, MD 21244

443-***-****

ad0ezo@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Multi-faceted and high-performance professional with successful career tracks, marked by a solid record of commitment, leadership, and significant contribution.

Hold Master’s Degree and Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

34 years as Registered Nurse, holding various nursing leadership and management positions

Experienced instructor and coach of various forms of content.

Dedicated and enthusiastic about providing dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing student educational pursuits.

Education, Licensure, and Certifications

Master of Science ~ Nursing

University of Maryland at Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. 2002

Advanced Preparation Certificate ~ Nursing Administration

Bachelor of Science ~ Nursing

Coppin State College, Helene Fuld School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD. 1988

Nursing Licensure

State of Maryland, Active

Basic Life Support (BLS) – The American Heart Association

Key Qualifications

Strong analytical skills easily assess conditions and implements appropriate interventions.

As educator, plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.

Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction.

Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.

Computer Skills

Software: Microsoft Windows®, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, and PowerPoint.

EPIC healthcare system

Evolv EHR system/software

Employment

Professional Development

Program Director, 2022 – present

Sheppard Pratt – Chesapeake Connections, Baltimore, MD

Rehabilitation and Recovery Program

As Program Director responsible for the overall operations and management of the program as assigned. For assigned program manages delivery of services, staff supervisions, administration, and evaluation of programs with integrity and professionalism. Ensures program compliance with all regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Nurse Coordinator, 2018 – 2022

Sheppard Pratt – Chesapeake Connections, Baltimore, MD

As Nurse Coordinator provide oversight for all nursing responsibilities, with special emphasis on somatic care.

Nurse Clinician II, 2003 – 2018

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

As Clinical Nurse, independently provide, direct and coordinate care of acute psychiatric patients of Meyer 5.

Services include the following:

General Psychiatry,

Motivated Behavior Unit, Substance Abuse unit

Neuro-Memory Unit

Schizophrenic Services.

As Clinical Preceptor, orient and evaluate clinical skills development of newly hired RNs, student nurses, and ancillary nursing staff.

As Charge Nurse, supervise coordination of quality patient care with RN/ancillary nursing staff.

Director of Staffing, 2002 – 2003

Progressive Nursing Staffers, Lutherville, MD

Responsible for the management and supervision of staffing operations for branch; including staffing and scheduling services, personnel, development, and cultivation of client relationships.

Managed three departments including Staffing, Payroll, and Local Travel Contracts.

Recruited, hired, trained, developed, and supervised staffing specialists, staffing manager, and support personnel; managed coaching/counseling activities, disciplinary actions as needed.

Clinical Staffing Manager, 1996 – 2001

Interim-On-Premise @ University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Fully responsible for performance management, competency evaluation and credential tracking of 400+ Supplemental Staffing personnel, and office staff of seven Client Server Representatives.

Instructor for Supplemental Staffing NA to Nurse Extender Program

Full Partner ~ Registered Nurse, 1988 – 1996

University of Maryland Medical Center, Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD

Functioned as direct care provider, direct and coordinate care within a clinical specialty.

Functioned as clinical preceptor, responsible for the instruction and evaluation of clinical skills development/orientation of newly hired RNs, student nurses and ancillary support staff.

Other Training/Instruction Positions

Adjunct Faculty Member, 2014 - present

Anne Arundel Community College

Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Program (HCAT)

Providing classroom and lab instruction in both Degree and Continuing Education programs for HCAT.

Class Instruction classes include:

-Introduction to Baking and Pastry Arts - Core Curriculum

-Cheesecake Perfection (ConEd)

-Mushroom as Key Ingredient (ConEd)

-Whole Grains as Key Ingredient (ConEd)

-Christmas Cookie Exchange (ConEd)

-Creative Hors d’ oeuvres (ConEd)

-A Spot of Tea (ConEd)

Per Diem Preceptor, Supplemental Staffing Department, October, 2001 – June 2002

Interim-On-Premise @ University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Owner/Coach ~ Nursing Coaching Services 2000 – 2002

Baltimore, MD

Instructor, Acute Care Fellowship Program, 1999-2001

Interim-On-Premise @University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Enrichment Specialist, 1991 -1994

Coppin State College, Helene Fuld School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD

Nursing Student Enrichment Program

Tutored individual and groups of sophomore and junior level nursing students in skills, care plan development, the nursing process and course content.

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