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Darcie McDonaugh

Chicago,IL

Summary

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Howard Brown Health
08.2016 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
  • HIV specialist comprehensive care management
  • LGBTQ comprehensive care management
  • Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
  • Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.

Family Nurse Practitioner Aesthetic Nurse Injector

FadeAway Medical Esthetics
05.2016 - Current

CEO and Injector

*Administer treatments such as neuromodulators and dermal fillers by closely following facility and safety standards

*Advise clients about dermatologic products, benefits and restrictions based on Fitzpatrick scale.

*Advanced experience in skin care brands, ZO, Obagi, Neocutis and Alastin

*Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.

*Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.

*Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing through social media platforms and public relations efforts.

*Designed curriculum-aligned program to facilitate instruction on neuromodulators and specialized aesthetic procedures.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Heartland Health Care
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in providing comprehensive care to patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
  • Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.

Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse

Alexian Brothers Medical Center
01.2011 - 07.2014
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize workflow.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases in a fast-paced emergency department.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

North Park University
Chicago, IL
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Suburban Collage of Nursing
Chicago
12.2005

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago
05.2003

Skills

  • Neurotoxin, Dermal Filler, Biostimulants/Sculpra Aesthetic/Radiesse, Threads smooth and lifting, Laser, Microneedling
  • Trainings:
  • National Laser fundamentals in neurotoxin, fundamentals in dermal fillers, advanced neurotoxin, advanced dermal fillers, PRP, Laser
  • American Academy of Facial Aesthetics
  • Pallet Resources neurotoxin and dermal filler
  • Confidence Bar private training
  • Erika Barry Raidesse and MINT threads
  • Swift Beauty with cadaver dissection
  • Cotofana cadaver dissection
  • The Aesthetic Immersion
  • Tom Van Eijk
  • Shino Bay
  • Julie Horn Lips and Biz
  • Master Injector with cadaver dissection Lee Walker and Benji Dhillon

Certification

Full Practice Authority FNP-C 277.001925


Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Howard Brown Health
08.2016 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner Aesthetic Nurse Injector

FadeAway Medical Esthetics
05.2016 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Heartland Health Care
08.2014 - 08.2016

Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse

Alexian Brothers Medical Center
01.2011 - 07.2014

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

North Park University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Suburban Collage of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

University of Illinois At Chicago

Full Practice Authority FNP-C 277.001925


Darcie McDonaugh