Monique Dara, BSN,RN
Fort Campbell
Summary
Proficient registered nurse with extensive experience delivering comprehensive patient care in diverse settings. Expertise in assessing patient needs and effectively delegating tasks to ensure optimal care outcomes. Committed to fostering a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment to enhance patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oakbend Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on ICU protocols, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions through physical examinations and diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate data collection.
Registered Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and physician orders.
- Administered comprehensive nursing care to critically ill infants in NICU setting.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions in real-time to ensure optimal care.
- Educated families on neonatal care practices, fostering understanding and support for treatment plans.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Registered Nurse Trauma ICU
Skyline Medical Center
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice.
- Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient.
- Implemented collaborative strategies to address specialized patient needs.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Provided care consistent with hospital's mission and vision.
- Emphasized patient care consistent with hospital's mission and vision.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Travel Nurse
Pride Health- Centennial Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Tasked with duties in cardiac step-down unit and rotated through diverse units such as medical surgical, neurological, orthopedic, and psychiatric sectors.
- Executed medication administration and patient preparation for procedures.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Performed diagnostic tests and operated medical equipment as part of patient care.
Registered Nurse
Tennova Health Clarksville
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Responsible for the coordination of patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Also evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements, and documents nursing care.
- Performs patient tests and administers medications within nursing scope.
- Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
Infection Control Prevention
South Carolina DHEC
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Guided long-term care facilities during COVID outbreaks in the region.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Registered Nurse: CVICU
Prisma Health
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided specialized care to post-operative patients recovering from open heart surgeries.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions, including vital signs, lab results, and symptoms.
- Provided bedside care to critically ill patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and lifestyle modifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Austin, Texas03-2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, Texas05-2020
Skills
- Providing excellent nursing care
- Administration of complex medications
- Assisting physicians with complex procedures
- Patient education
- Improvement of quality care
- Strong written communication
- Professional communication
- Empathetic listening
- Critical thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- BLS- American Heart Association
- Advanced life support- Red Cross
- TCAR(Trauma Care After Resuscitation)
Credentials
RN license: Texas Board of Nursing
Compact license #:1009317
Expiration: 12/31/2026
RN license: New York Board of Nursing
License #: N29072
Expiration: 01/31/2029
Leadership Experience
Held Board of Governors position as Treasurer and Parliamentarian for the Student Nurses Association.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Oakbend Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Travel Nurse
Pride Health- Centennial Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse Trauma ICU
Skyline Medical Center
01.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Tennova Health Clarksville
08.2023 - 08.2024
Infection Control Prevention
South Carolina DHEC
12.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse: CVICU
Prisma Health
07.2021 - 10.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Central Texas College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University