Registered Nurse Primary Care
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Locust Grove, GA *****
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DARNELLA (NICKY) CROWDER
LPN RN BSN MSN FNP-C
OBJECTIVE
To be an asset to the company by maintaining my education, providing great care and by being a responsible and dependable employee
SKILLS & ABILITIES
I have been working as a Registered Nurse since 2015, with prior experience as an LPN for over 20 years,
and most of that experience was in the hospital with Oncology, Medical Surgical, home health and
pediatric patients.
My qualifications include IV certification, proficiency in Microsoft Word and various electronic.
health record systems such as EPIC, Meditech, and Cerner. I am trained in CPR, ACLS,
wound vac application and maintenance, ventilator management, Telemetry, MedSurg, NICU care, and
case management.
I have completed ICU/EVI training and hold a Stroke Certification.
In addition to my nursing skills, I am licensed in multiple states including Georgia compact and
California. I have experience as a Charge Nurse and have served as a
Preceptor for new employees and graduates. Recently, I have obtained certification as a Family Nurse
Practitioner, with hands-on experience conducting pelvic/prostate exams, suturing and pediatric/adult
sick and well visits.
Throughout my career, I have primarily worked in level 1 trauma centers, providing care in high-acuity
settings. These experiences have honed my clinical skills and prepared me to handle complex cases
effectively. My broad expertise and commitment to professional growth equip me to deliver
comprehensive and compassionate care to patients in a variety of healthcare environments.
EXPERIENCE
WLVC PRIMARY CARE
05/01/2024-PRESENT
I am a certified family nurse practitioner. Private practice for primary care. We specialize in hormone replacement, iv infusions, vitamin injections and minor office procedures. We complete lab work, provider referrals and chronic condition management.
VALLEY HEALTH PLAN
12/2021- 04/2024
I worked as a certified case manager for the company and help members get procedures, medications, DME, and therapies approved with authorizations for care. I documented in 360care with notes and used sp350 at home for telephone calls to my members. We have incorporated the EPIC charting system.
HEALTHTRUST WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
03/23/2021- 30/30/2022
I am a registered nurse for the cardiovascular floors and considered PCU. I complete electronic documentation, patient care including patient ADLs, education, disease education, discharge and admissions, collaboration with other disciplines and support of my peers on the floor
ST. LOUISE REGIONAL MEDICAL HOSPITAL
06/2020- 12/2021
I worked as a staff nurse for the medical surgical pediatric unit. I completed work as a Charge Nurse and I work the floor to take complete care of my patients including telemetry monitoring, wound care, EMR (EPIC) charting, completing doctor orders, consulting with other disciplines, teaching, education, family consulting, pediatric patients, and following best practices including pharmacy recommendations. During the worst of the pandemic, I preferred to work exclusively as a COVID nurse.
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF SAN JOSE
11/2019- 11/20/2020
I was a COVID nurse on the medical surgical telemetry unit. I take a patient load and complete care from medications to total care. I complete primary care, document in the EMR with Meditech, orientate new employees, educate staff and patients on new information or disease processes
RN Infinity Infusion Nursing
05/08/2019- 10/2019
I worked as a home infusion nurse for the company. I accepted home assignments to teach the patients and families about the medications, as well as, administer IVIG to the patients. I self-schedule with the patient, verify and order supplies, maintain my credentials and keep the company informed of issues or concerns.
RN Staff Nurse Piedmont Henry
08/15/2016- 07/2019
I have worked on 4N/4NE/3NE as a float nurse. I have experience with EPIC charting and I am comfortable working on any Med Surg or Oncology unit. I have great IV skills and assessment skills. I am a team player and I work well with the staff. I am a charge nurse for a fast-paced floor CDU/Neuro/Medsurg.
RN Case Manager Optum
08/01/2016-03/2018
I have learned many new and exciting processes. I have planted myself as a positive asset to my team and my Pod by starting the POD B Council and hosting several successful events as well as being a part of the ECC. I assisted with customer policy navigation, assisting peers, case review, collaboration with other disciplines, utilization review, assisted with chronic disease management, monitored cases for effective benefit use and assisted with medical management of resources for improvement in clients care and management of illness.
RN,LPN, PSA HEALTHCARE LLC
02/2013-09/2015
I have provided home care nursing for level 1-5 client’s which include: infants, children, teens, and adults with GT, Vent needs, CVL care (infusions, maintenance and dressing changes) and 1:1 care, I completed new employee orientation classes, and case management prior to leaving this position
LPN, ROCKDALE MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
02/2006-12/2011
I became chemo certified and administered chemo to inpatients and oversaw the outpatient clinic as part of my duties on the oncology unit. I was a Med-Surg nurse also and care for a variety of clients during my employment, including being floated to ICU, Mother –Baby, and Surgical units, as well as, Telemetry.
LPN, DEKALB MEDICAL HOSPITAL
09/2004-11/2006
I was the lab nurse at the LTAC unit. I completed all the blood draws for the unit Monday thru Friday and filed all results for the floor. I ordered the supplies and managed the monitoring of IV/CVL dressing changes and insertions. I assisted with PICC line insertions at the bedside. I monitored and completed INR results for our Coumadin patients and kept records for charting. I created a presentation for the staff to help with correct use of IV/CVL’s to decrease adverse outcomes with all lines.
RN, Grady Memorial Hospital
09/2015-03/2016
I worked as a NICU nurse. I cared for level 3 and level 4 infants, including Si-pap, CPAP, oscillators,
Assisting in codes, inserting GT, GJT and NG tubes. IV insertions and Arterial sticks, maintenance of central lines including umbilical lines and PICCs, ADL care and family teachings of hospital protocol and safety for the infants, as well as, disease specific education. I independently cared for infants 24 weeks and above.
EDUCATION
QUEEN CITY VOCATIONAL SCHOOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
My GPA was 3.0. I graduated in 1993 as the Vice President of the Class.
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE CLARKSTON CAMPUS
2015 ASSOCIATES OF NURSING DEGREE (ADN)
UNITED STATES UNIVERSITY
2020 BACCALAUREATE OF NURSING with Honors
UNITED STATES UNIVERSITY
MSN FNP: 2023 February 27th with Distinction
EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS
I have worked on several floors at Grady Hospital including 10th floor Neuro, NICU, Mother-baby, Labor and Delivery units.
Gwinnett Medical Hospital Lawrenceville 8 North
Piedmont Hospital Fayetteville Women’s Unit
Intern with Dr Hasso Internal Medicine
Intern with Dr Herron Pediatrics
ACLS certified 2023
CPR certified 2023
NIHSS certified 2023
I am a member of the AANP/AANC
I am certified with AANP
REFERENCES
SUMMER SALES
RN, Piedmont Hospital
BETTY JAMES
Manager Piedmont Hospital
Samantha Davidson
Assistant Nurse Manager Saint Louise Hospital
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