BRITTANY TAMARA MARIE DARKO
Sandys,Bermuda
Summary
Dynamic Community Health Coordinator with the Government of Bermuda, skilled in problem-solving and health research. Successfully implemented strategic plans to enhance healthcare access in underserved areas, fostering partnerships that improved community health outcomes. Recognized for advocacy and interpersonal communication, driving initiatives that addressed chronic disease education and health disparities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Coordinator
Government of Bermuda
Hamilton, Bermuda
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery within the community setting.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles by providing education on risk factors associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity.
- Implemented strategic plans for increasing access to affordable healthcare services in underserved communities.
- Maintained records of program accomplishments for grant applications or other funding requests.
- Drafted reports on findings from research projects related to community health issues.
- Facilitated partnerships with local organizations, government agencies and healthcare providers to build capacity for health promotion activities.
- Participated in professional development trainings to stay abreast of current trends in public health practice area.
- Developed and implemented community health programs to address health disparities in underserved populations.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders in order to build support among policy makers for advancing public health initiatives across different settings.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Participated in meetings with senior management to discuss health initiatives.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Room
Bermuda Hospitals Board
Paget, Bermuda
06.2017 - Current
- Gives direct patient care independently with minimal supervision
- Treating patients in emergency situations- Preforming BLS and ACLS
- Triaging patients
- Wound care and stoma care
- Administration of enemas
- Placing Plaster of Paris (Back slab)
- Urinary Catheterization- male and female
- Keeping current with update policies and practices
- Assist MD with minor ER procedures
- Medication administering
- Provides health education and health promotion
- Preforms phlebotomy
- Able to execute physician orders
- Keeping accurate and up to date written and electronic records and documentation
Independent District Nurse
Long Term Care Solutions Limited (LTC)
St. George
03.2016 - 12.2023
- Providing care in homes for patients with chronic diseases, such as ALS, cardiovascular diseases and hospice care.
- Dressing changes
- Medication Administration
- Respiratory care
- Keeping accurate and up to date written documentation
Communit Health Nurse
Government of Bermuda
Hamilton , Bermuda
11.2019 - 09.2022
- Assessed patient's needs and developed care plans to address identified issues.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care was delivered in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with public health departments to develop strategies for promoting healthy behaviors in the community.
- Identified risk factors associated with communicable diseases through contact tracing investigations.
- Educated patients about their diseases, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Monitored patients' progress by collecting vital signs such as height, weight, blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty care as needed based on assessment findings.
- Participated in community outreach activities providing health screenings at local events.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions using electronic medical records systems.
Registered Nurse- Clinical Programme
Bermuda Hospital Board
Paget, Bermuda
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Gives direct patient care independently with minimal supervision
- Acts as patient advocate and is able to communicate with all health professionals
- Aiding with ADLS as needed for patients
- Provides gold standard care
- Keeping current with update policies and practices
- Working within appropriate scope of practice
- Medication administering
- Provides health education and health promotion
- Preforms phlebotomy
- Able to execute physician orders
- Keeping accurate and up to date written and electronic records and documentation
- Practice patient confidentiality
Band 5 Community Staff Nurse- District Nursing
Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust
Croydon
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Working in conjunction with other members of the district nursing team and other stakeholders, providing efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their homes.
- Promoting mental, physical, emotional and social health of individuals, families and groups.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, staff & other Health Service business.
- Promoting and upholding standards according to the highest codes of practice.
- Ability to recognize incidents and report them using the correct guidelines and systems.
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of care for delegated cases, liaising and referring as necessary.
- Undertaking clinical observations of patients, and have the ability to recognize patient deterioration and act accordingly.
- Provide skilled nursing, including health promotion, in the home as well as planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in their homes.
- Keeping accurate and up to date written and electronic records and documentation.
- Be aware of the needs of patients and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services available.
- Responsible for the caseload management and supervision of the nursing team, in the absence of the Team Leader
HealthCare Assistant- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust
London
03.2012 - 09.2012
- To assist the health care team in providing a homely environment for children and families whilst working independently and undertake and assist with clinical procedures as appropriate.
- To provide patient care to an allocated group of patients including undertaking of patient observations and reporting any unusual results to the overseeing nurse or nurse in charge.
- To care for patients by doing mouth and eye care, bathing, lifting and hoisting patients.
- Accompany children and families for procedures/investigations when appropriate.
- Work with the play specialist to decrease discomfort during procedures/investigations.
- Promote, monitor and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for patients, families and staff.
- Assist with the maintenance of the environment, including all equipment used.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with the children, families and staff.
- Liaise with the appropriate team when there are communication differences or difficulties.
- Provide accurate and effective written documentation.
Education
Master of Public Health
University of Liverpool
United Kingdom01-2027
Post Graduate Diploma - Adult Nursing
London South Bank University
London, England01.2014
Bachelors Degree - Health and Social Care and Applied Psychology
University of Brighton
Brighton, East Sussex01.2011
Psychology, Education, Math, English
Barry University
Miami Shores, Florida01.2008
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Trinity College School
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada01.2007
The Berkeley Institute
Pembroke, Bermuda01.2005
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Individual and community advocacy
- Interpersonal communication
- Reliability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Health Research
- Self motivation
Certification
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS), Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Asthma Diploma Level 5, 2018
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/28/89
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: British Citizen
- Marital Status: Married
Accomplishments
2025 Nurse of The Year
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Running
References
- Laura-Lynn Jackson, Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health
ljackson@gov.bm, 441-444-1702
- April Swan, Clinical Manager, Emergency department, Bermuda Hospitals Board
april.swan@bhb.bm, 441-239-2005
Timeline
Community Health Coordinator
Government of Bermuda
09.2022 - Current
Communit Health Nurse
Government of Bermuda
11.2019 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse- Emergency Room
Bermuda Hospitals Board
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse- Clinical Programme
Bermuda Hospital Board
07.2016 - 06.2017
Independent District Nurse
Long Term Care Solutions Limited (LTC)
03.2016 - 12.2023
Band 5 Community Staff Nurse- District Nursing
Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust
04.2015 - 12.2015
HealthCare Assistant- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust
03.2012 - 09.2012
Master of Public Health
University of Liverpool
Post Graduate Diploma - Adult Nursing
London South Bank University
Bachelors Degree - Health and Social Care and Applied Psychology
University of Brighton
Psychology, Education, Math, English
Barry University
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Trinity College School
The Berkeley Institute
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