Darci Walker
Oakley,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and staff through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor, Occupational Medicine
Carle Health
Urbana, IL
05.2016 - Current
- Coordinates and supervises daily nursing activities of Occupational Medicine office at two locations - Urbana and Danville
- Ensures direct reports (4 RNs and 5 CMAs) are adequately trained and are competent to perform all required job tasks.
- Assists in development and review of department policies, procedures, standing orders, and competencies.
- Actively participate in continuous quality improvement and performance initiatives to support and improve care management/coordination.
- Acts as a role model/resource for others by providing guidance and clarification regarding policy, procedure, documentation, computer system operation and patient care needs.
- Conducts interviews, rounds on employees, performance appraisals, schedules paid leave, enforces policies and protocols, payroll reporting, and disciplinary action when necessary.
- Performs immunization reviews.
- Administers medications and vaccinations. Medication refills.
- Assists providers with procedures and treatments.
- Triage work related injuries and phone calls.
- Performs audiometry, spirometry, respiratory mask fits, EKGs and phlebotomy.
- Performs drug and alcohol testing according to state and federal guidelines.
- Coordinate on-site services for outside companies to provide flu vaccines and blood draws
- Manage and track BBF exposures for Carle Health employees and outside companies
- Mange and track infectious disease exposures for Carle Health employees - TB, Pertussis, Measles
RN, Occupational Health
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
Decatur, IL
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address health concerns and improve workplace conditions.
- Provided education on injury prevention and health promotion strategies for employees.
- Managed case evaluations for work-related injuries collaborating with providers, insurance adjusters and other health professionals to arrange further medical treatment
- Performs immunization reviews.
- Administers medications and vaccinations. Medication refills.
- Assists providers with procedures and treatments.
- Triage work related injuries and phone calls.
- Performs audiometry, spirometry, respiratory mask fits, EKGs and phlebotomy,
- Performs drug and alcohol testing according to state and federal guidelines.
RN Floor Nurse, Labor and Delivery
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
Decatur, IL
06.1997 - 11.2012
- Administered medications and monitored mother/baby vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes - 2 to 1 patient/staff ratio
- Assisted physician during delivery process
- Assessed and monitored newborn immediately after birth
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of patient conditions and treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Managed patients recovering from delivery /cesarean sections
RN Floor Nurse, ICU
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
Decatur, IL
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Administered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols
- Coordinated daily rounds with physician, therapist, dieticians and other health professionals to optimize patient outcomes in a collaborative manner.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Assisted with life-saving interventions including CPR and emergency intubation procedures when necessary, demonstrating proficiency in critical care skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millikin University
Decatur, IL05-1997
Skills
- Customer service
- Nursing staff management
- Planning and scheduling
- Conflict resolution
- Policy updates
- Quality improvement
- Multitasking and organization
- Clinical supervision
Certification
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse #104498 - 12/2020
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Florida #9604397
- Licensed Registered Nurse- Illinois #041.306023
- Spirometry Certification, ABC Spirometry Training LLC - 11/2023
- BLS, American Heart Association - 12/2025
- DOT Drug Screen and Breath Alcohol Certification - 3/2022
Timeline
RN Supervisor, Occupational Medicine
Carle Health
05.2016 - Current
RN, Occupational Health
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
08.2012 - 05.2016
RN Floor Nurse, ICU
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
01.2009 - 08.2012
RN Floor Nurse, Labor and Delivery
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
06.1997 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millikin University