Darlene Bingham
A motivated and respectful registered Nurse with a Masters
degree, seeking to be a valuable asset to a facility while providing compassionate care, and monitoring the patient's condition and assessing their needs to provide the best possible care and advice. As an experienced nurse I am able to observe and interpret patient's symptoms and communicate them to physicians, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients. I am an experienced RN with a broad range of experience in nursing over 20 years possessing flexibility, empathy, attention to detail, great problem solving skills and excellent interpersonal skills. I have used EHR systems to include: Allscripts, Point Click care, AHT and Epic. 516 Nantucket circle
Mobile, Al 36609
darlenebingham09@gmai
l.com
EXPERIENCE
Arabella Health and Wellness- Mobile al- Assistant Director of Nursing
April 2024- January 2025
Supervised staff, overseeing patient care as well as administrative functions such as record keeping and budgeting, supervised the care of all patients in the facility, communicated with nursing staff and physicians, maintained high standards of care, managed patient data and medical records, interacted with family members, was responsible for the operation of the facility in absence of the administrator, and of the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
USA Providence- Mobile Al- Telemetry RN
February 2024- June 2024
My duties included, monitoring the patients' heart rhythms continuously using telemetry equipment, identifying any abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), and taking immediate action to address them, including notifying the physician if necessary and giving experienced assessments of the patient; also perform standard nursing duties like vital signs assessment and medication administration while closely observing patient status on the cardiac monitor. I assessed the patients' conditions, record patients' medical history and symptoms, observe patients and record the observations, administer the patients' medicines and treatments, set up plans for patients' care or contribute information to existing plans, and consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
AltaPointe Health- Mobile Al- RN/MAS Nurse
08/03/2023- March 2024
Provide supervision and management of medication administration and mental illness in the group home settings, as well as provide specialized medication management such as long-acting injections. I also serve as part of the treatment team of the patient’s care, as well as overseeing and delegating to a number of medication assistants on a daily basis. Naphcare- Mobile, Al-RN/Charge Nurse
SKILLS
1)MAC certification
2) BLS
3)Critical thinking and
decision-making, attention
to detail, professional,
written, and verbal
communication skills, with
the desire to continually
acquire knowledge,
flexibility, compassion,
patient education,
teamwork, time
management, and growth in
the field/specialty.
AWARDS
-Leadership Award-
Diversicare corporation
2015
January 2023- December 2024
I work in various areas of a correctional facility, coordinating the care of the inmates with other healthcare personnel, administering medications, and triage, performing as a charge nurse in the clinic, and working directly beside the doctor. My duties also include documentation, BLS, providing emergency first aid, being involved with the management of controlled medications, and other lists of duties as a registered nurse. I have diligently, since 2009, maintained a prn connection with this establishment.
Mobile County Health Department- Mobile, Al-RN
November 2022- April 2024
Assessment of Covid virus and Administration of COVID vaccinations
Mobile Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mobile, Al-Director of Nursing
March 2022-September 2022
DON- supervised staff, overseeing patient care as well as administrative functions such as record keeping and budgeting, supervised the care of all patients in the facility, communicated with nursing staff and physicians, maintained high standards of care, managed patient data and medical records, interacted with family members, was responsible for the operation of the facility in absence of the administrator, and of the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Fairhope Health and Rehabilitation, Fairhope Al-Director of Nursing
April 3 2020-February 20, 2021
DON-supervised staff, overseeing patient care as well as administrative functions such as record keeping and budgeting, supervised the care of all patients in the facility, communicated with nursing staff and physicians, maintained high standards of care, managed patients' data and medical records, interact with family members, responsible for the operation of the facility in absence of administrator, the conduct of nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Springhill Medical Center- Telemetry/Oncology RN
October 2020-May 2021
Assess patients' conditions, record patients' medical history and symptoms, observe patients and record the observations, administer the patients' medicines and treatments, set up plans for patients' care or contribute information to existing plans, and consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals Allen Memorial, Mobile, AL — RN
February 2020-June 2020
I work in a long-term care setting performing registered nurse tasks, administering medications, obtaining vital signs, supervising LPNs and CNA's, implementing orders, documenting, collaborating with other healthcare personnel in managing patient care, initiating treatment plans, drawing blood, preparing IV’s, give injections, provide mental and physical support to patients and families, and other lists of duties as a registered nurse
Naphcare, Mobile, AL — RN
November 2018 - August 2020
I worked in various areas of a correctional facility, coordinating the care of the inmate with other healthcare personnel, administering medications, triaging, and performing as a charge nurse in the clinic, working directly beside the doctor. My duties also include documentation, BLS, providing emergency first aid, being involved with the management of controlled medications, and other list of duties as a registered nurse
Kindred Hospice, Mobile, Alabama— RN Case Manager
October 2017- April 2019
Working in homes, coordinating end-of-life healthcare for patients and families, evaluating patients' physical conditions and developing care plans that address any medical needs, utilizing the skills of a registered nurse needed in the home, and collaborating with other healthcare individuals through meetings to discuss individualized patient care.
Lynwood Healthcare and Rehab, Mobile, AL
July 2013- June 2017
My experience involved working as a unit manager, MDS coordinator, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Director of Nursing- My duties ranged from working in a long-term care setting performing registered nurse tasks, administering medications, obtaining vital signs, supervising LPNs and CNA's, implementing orders, documenting, collaborating with other healthcare personnel in managing patient’s care, initiating treatment plans, drawing blood, preparing IV’s, giving injections, providing mental and physical support to patients and families, and other list of duties as a registered nurse
MDS- conducted the patient assessment in accordance with federally mandated guidelines by providing a comprehensive assessment of each resident's functional capabilities, developing patient care plans, and assisting with the management of care given to patients DON-supervised staff, overseeing patient care as well as administrative functions such as record keeping and budgeting, supervised the care of all patients in the facility communicated with nursing staff and physician, maintaining high standards of care, managing patients data and medical records, interacting with family members, responsible for operation of facility in absence of administrator, conduct of nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile Al-Telemetry/Charge Nurse
April 2002- December 2008
Assess patients' conditions, record patients' medical history and symptoms, observe patients and record the observations, administer the patients' medicines and treatments, set up plans for patients' care or contribute information to existing plans, and consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals. My responsibilities included, charge nurse by making overall decisions on the unit with staff as needed and collaborating with the house supervisor when neccessary. EDUCATION
Walden University, Minneapolis,Mn- MSN with specialty in Family Nurse Practice
August 2019- February 2024
Bishop State Community College, Mobile, Al- Associate of Science January 2000-December 2002
Healthcare Institute-, Mobile, Al-Certified Nursing Assistant April 1996-September-1996
Williamson High School, Mobile, Al, Diploma
June 1983-June 1987