Carol Darwin, Msn, Aprn, Agacnp-Bc, Agnp-C, Cen Email & Phone Number

President Elect of KANPNM and member of the Board serving from election year (2017) through 2023. Addressing important legislative regulations and member actions. KANPNM seeks to empower Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in providing quality, accessible and compassionate healthcare through education, leadership, and advocacy.

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Related organizations nominate representatives for membership on the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Council (APRN) as an advisory body to KBN. The council advises and recommends practice standards regarding the performance of acts relative to nurse anesthesia, nurse ​midwifery, nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist practice.

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Our Mission:To empower Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in providing quality, accessible and compassionate healthcare through education, leadership and advocacy.Our Vision:Kentucky APRNs will be recognized as full partners and leaders in the development of health policy, provision of quality health care, and advocacy for the people of the Commonwealth.

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Lexington, Ky, Us

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, independently seeing patients in the Norton Immediate Care Centers. Care provided includes adult and pediatric patients with management of common urgent care needs. Immediate care with assessment and treatment of, but not limited to, Flu, URI, pneumonia, bronchitis, pharyngitis, allergies; chest pain with EKG interpretation; UTIs and STD labs and treatment; foreign body removals, common dermatological problems (insect bites, rashes, dermatitis, urticaria); acute joint injuries and fractures; laceration repair with local prep; common GI issues (diarrhea, gastroenteritis, nausea); eye problems (corneal abrasion, foreign body, pink eye); treatment of minor burns, cuts, and wounds

Dallas, Tx, Us

Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner, independently seeing patients in the ER and Acute Care Center. Care provided includes adult and pediatric patients, gynecological emergencies, and management of acute health problems. Immediate care with assessment and treatment of, but not limited to, acute respiratory distress (pneumonia, COPD acute exacerbation, bronchitis); chest pain with EKG interpretation; DVT, cellulitis; ingrown nail removals with digital blocks; UTIs, renal calculi; severe cerumen impaction removals; acute joint injuries (sprains, meniscus tears), laceration repair, local prep; GI issues (acute cholecystitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, GERD); acute depression; fertility issues

Louisville, Ky, Us

Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plansConducts pre- and post-operative educationServes as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating teamTakes and monitors patients’ vital signsEnsures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performedProvides basic, bedside carePrepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurseResponds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocolRecords all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate formsPreps operating room for patient/procedureInitiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatologyMonitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuumInitiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitationPerforms other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting including specimen collection, field counts, and other circulating dutiesCirculating Nurse, with the following additional duties: Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis Observes, checks and monitors all equipment used during surgery to confirm they are running smoothly Handles patient documentation Inventories all items both pre- and post-surgery

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Skills Summary: ACLS certified, knowledgeable performance in care of mechanically ventilated, intubated patients, tracheostomies, hemodynamics monitoring, cardiovascular disorders, NIRS monitoring , shock, trauma/burns, fluid therapy, peritoneal dialysis, neurological disorders, seizures, EV Drains, oncological conditions, DKA, epidural lines, central lines, peripheral IV, NG/G/J tube; patient assessments, interpretation of lab values and results per lifespan, EKG monitoring, sterile procedure• Ability to adapt methods and terminology of patient instructions to communicate effectively within their age, comprehension, and maturity levels in order to develop therapeutic relationships throughout the healthcare continuum.• Maintain a safe environment reflecting specific patient needs and resolve key issues utilizing the nursing process. • Collaborate with healthcare professionals throughout the organization to devise an integrated care plan.• Technically proficient with Microsoft Office, EMR, and EPIC.

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Scholarship recipient from Norton Healthcare in accordance to the written standards provided. Maintained greater than 3.0 GPA in Accelerated 1 year BSN program at Bellarmine University.

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Neurovascular Intensive Care PCA; Answer patient call lights, apply dressings, bathe patients, record vital signs and I and O, assess patient acuity levels, monitor for changes LOC, and report any changes to the RN.

Representing the state of KY in the Miss International Pageant. Individually, I support my non-profit platform, World Health Initiative.Emcee of the New Year Dinner for Crane HouseGo Red for Women volunteer and hostessGuest Speaker at the Children's Hospital Foundation Fundraiser

Planned, developed, and executed customer focused sales strategies to meet monthly quotas, nurtured and built trust with existing customer relationships, facilitated pipeline growth by fostering new client relationships and sales, managed multiple accounts, and achieved Best New Representative status, 110% on plan within first month post-training. Territory & Account Management: created and executed strategic vertical market sales plans for territory to promote specific products offered from Ricoh’s portfolio. • Maintained current customer accounts and territory with dominant competitor market presence, established net new account contacts/decision makers and delivered significant results Business & Relationship Development: Developed and managed key business contacts within each account, generating new business through persistent follow up. Successfully integrated citywide networking organization with IKON. Recruited within the company to implement public relations strategies. • Delivered contracts for top net new accounts• Implemented solutions strategies for top net new accounts by following sales cycle and engaging specialists when needed.

Office duties including; HIPAA compliance and education, patient coordination, post-discharge calls, file management, processing clients, appointment scheduling, insurance confirmation, document management, dictation review, knowledge of GE Centricity Practice Solution software.

Worked as a multi-tasking intern. Performing various duties such as event planning assistance, program planning, clerical duties, cold-calling for donations, board meeting assistance, etc.

Doctor Of Nursing Practice

Msn, Adult Gerontology Acute Care- Cardiovascular Specialty

Master'S Degree, Adult-Gero Health Nurse Practitioner-Aprn

Bsn, Nursing

B.A., Political Science, International Studies