Meredith Darrah

About Meredith Darrah

Passionate about building equitable, compassionate healthcare systems.Advocate for vulnerable populations—elderly, chronically ill, underserved.Driven to improve care delivery, staff satisfaction & patient outcomes.Let’s shape healthcare with dignity, access & impact.

Experience

1. Licensed Practical Nurse

   United States Air Force

   Oct 2025 — Present

   I deliver comprehensive technical nursing care that directly improves patient outcomes, including administering immunizations, supporting dialysis treatments, and providing high‑acuity critical care. I operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex medical equipment to ensure reliability and reduce downtime during patient treatment.I take initiative in strengthening clinical readiness by scheduling and leading in‑service training that improves staff competency in procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols. I administer medications under physician or nurse supervision with a focus on accuracy, patient safety, and adherence to medical guidelines.In deployed and remote environments, I provide essential medical, dental, and emergency care, ensuring continuity of treatment in challenging operational settings. I prepare patients for surgery and conduct thorough postoperative monitoring to support recovery and reduce complications. Additionally, I contribute to mission success by performing aeromedical evacuation duties, delivering both ground and in‑flight care to stabilize patients during transport.

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's degree, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

• Ohio University

  Bachelor of Science in Health - BSH, Community and Public Health

• Air University

  Airman Leadership School

• University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

  Master of Public Health - MPH, Health Services Management

  2024