Darlisa Lee
Modesto
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience in patient care, leadership, and infection prevention. Expertise includes patient assessment, medication administration, tracheostomy care, and care coordination. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality care and fostering teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Connected Living
Modesto
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered direct nursing care for patients with tracheostomy management, ventilator support, suctioning, airway maintenance, and dressing changes, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Perform ongoing patient assessments and identify changes in condition to support timely intervention and patient safety.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to carry out individualized plans of care.
- Delegated tasks effectively to enhance daily unit workflow and ensure appropriate patient care delivery.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation to meet facility standards and support patient care continuity.
Director of Staff Development / MDS
Ceres Post Acute
Ceres
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Led staff education, training, onboarding, and orientation to enhance clinical competency and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Completed and coordinated MDS assessments in accordance with CMS guidelines.
- Conducted chart audits and supported quality improvement efforts, resulting in improved documentation accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated process improvement and staff development initiatives, contributing to enhanced quality of care.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update care plans.
Infection Preventionist Nurse / MDS
Ceres Post Acute
Ceres
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Monitored infection trends and analyzed surveillance data to identify risks, informing targeted prevention strategies.
- Participated in infection control initiatives and antibiotic stewardship efforts, enhancing compliance with best practices.
- Educated staff on infection prevention standards, current regulations, and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership and care team to streamline infection prevention processes, enhancing patient safety outcomes.
- Completed MDS assessments and ensured proper, compliant documentation.
Charge Nurse
Ceres Post Acute
Ceres
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Delivered direct nursing care including medication administration, treatments, tracheostomy care, G-tube care, wound care, and thorough documentation for admissions and discharges, ensuring patient needs were met effectively.
- Assessed patients, monitored for changes in condition, and communicated concerns to the appropriate providers and team members.
- Facilitated continuity of care through comprehensive documentation and proactive communication within the healthcare team.
- Enhanced patient safety by streamlining workflow, delegating tasks effectively, and maintaining accurate charting for improved accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT12-2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Program
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Modesto, CA01-2020
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Judgment
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Mechanical Ventilator Support
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Clinical Documentation
- Care Planning
- Admissions and Discharges
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Training and Education
- Leadership and Delegation
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, 95454772
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- IV Certification
- Director of Staff Development Certification
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude, Nightingale College
- Perfect Attendance Honor, Gurnick Academy
- GPA Honor Rope (3.8–4.0), Gurnick Academy
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Connected Living
05.2025 - Current
Director of Staff Development / MDS
Ceres Post Acute
12.2023 - 05.2025
Infection Preventionist Nurse / MDS
Ceres Post Acute
06.2021 - 12.2023
Charge Nurse
Ceres Post Acute
03.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Program
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts