DARLA DESPAIN

RN, MSN, FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER- BC

573-***-**** myfiveboys2010@yahoo.com Jefferson City, MO 65109 OBJECTIVE

Dedicated board certified family nurse practitioner with 10 years of clinical experience primarily in a clinic setting, with experience rounding in nursing homes. EDUCATION

University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO

2012 ~ MSN Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

1992 ~ BSN Nursing

EXPERIENCE

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Compass Health Network

Columbia, MO January 2015- June 2022

Developed treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care and professional practice guidelines.

Performed routine and annual physical examinations autonomously Consulted with, and referred patients to, appropriate specialists when conditions exceeded scope of practice and expertise.

Detected and responded to adverse drug reactions in vulnerable populations. Scheduled follow-up visits to monitor patients and evaluated health and illness care. Diagnosed and treated chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Maintained current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice, including reimbursement of services.

Educated patients about self-management of acute and chronic illnesses, tailored instructions to patients' individual circumstances.

Provided patients with information needed to promote health, reduced risk factors and prevented disease and disability.

Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

Maintained complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses. Provided patients and caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources. Prescribed medications based on efficacy, safety and cost as legally authorized. Diagnosed and treated complex and emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers.

Recommended diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients. Counseled patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances.

Performed, and interpret results of diagnostic tests and labs Kept abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems, such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care and private sources.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Simmons Family Health Mexico, MO August 2012 - December 2014

Rounded on nursing home patients monthly, billed medicare/medicaid, interacted with nursing staff and families.

Developed treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care and professional practice guidelines.

Recommended diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients. Diagnosed and treated chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Performed, and interpret results of diagnostic tests and labs. Diagnosed and treated complex and emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers.

Detected and responded to adverse drug reactions in vulnerable populations. Diagnosed and treated acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections and injuries. Kept abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems, such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care and private sources.

REGISTERED NURSE, PACU Capital Region Medical Center Jefferson City, MO Recovery room, pre-op, multi-service outpatient unit, medical, surgical and progressive care unit, and wound care nurse

Leadership experience in task delegation and multiple department interactions Dispensing of medication, pushing critical care IV medications Presented health information and treatment options to patients and families as needed. Provided immediate acute and inpatient post operative care of general surgery of all age groups using the nursing process

Assisted anesthesia in airway management and line placement in PACU Developed and recorded treatment plans as directed by physician. REGISTERED NURSE, CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR Columbia College Columbia/Osage Beach/Jefferson City, MO

Clinical Instructor for future RNs at ADN level for Intro to Nursing, Foundations and Fundamentals, Med/Surg I & II nursing of adults

Instructed students in the nursing process and implementation of care plans Advised, mentored and instructed students in the classroom and hospital setting Clinical performance evaluations based on competent skills and knowledge needed to function as a Registered Nurse

Assisted students with the development of critical thinking skills and refine problem solving abilities

Maintained personal clinical competence

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