Apryl Kitchens RN, BSN
Atlanta,Georgia
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, OR Performance Improvement Coordinator
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with the department leadership team to plan, create, and develop project goals. Providing recommendations to successfully execute hospital process improvements
- Collects and analyzes measurable data through daily procedural process audits to identify barriers and opportunities to plan progression
- Lead routine work group interactions to discuss innovative solutions to complex challenges and work efficiently toward shared goals
- Assist the Infection Prevention team in analyzing specific surgical case charts for special cause analysis, and identify trends and risk related issues
- Conduct routine surveillance tasks for DNV readiness and quality safety compliance
RN, OR Unit Based Educator
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
12.2022 - Current
- Participate in patient care orientation and professional ownership of new hired employees, guide new nurse residents throughout the Perioperative 101 Residency program while tracking progress
- Facilitate unit staff with concise regular education on new initiatives and policy updates via weekly In-service presentations . Teach content and conduct group/one-on-one skills training through didactic instruction
- Serve as a resourceful superuser on various OR technology to provide support, answer questions, troubleshoot/resolve problems for colleagues
RN, Operating Room Circulator
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, GA
02.2021 - Current
- Advise unit staff to assist in maintaining a safe working environment as a designated Safety Coach
- Independently implements direct and indirect professional nursing care to patients per physician orders
- Execute accurate EMR documentation of all components of care rendered to patients within the intraoperative environment
- Circulating for multi-specialty surgical service line procedures including: Robotics, Orthopedics, ENT, GYN, HPB, Transplant, Colorectal, Plastics, Urology, Oncology and General specialties
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines, including surgeons and anesthesia to ensure effective patient care and achievement of desired patient outcomes
- Demonstrates leadership by precepting and supporting new RN perioperative staff
RN, Covid-19 Unit Deployment
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated and collaborated with a multi disciplinary team to to provide quality and compassionate medical care to patients daily
- Observed cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators/alarms and oxygen delivery devices
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments
- Monitored and administered intravenous fluids, blood products and medications and tracked responses
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess patient needs and provide emergency interventions.
RN/Team Leader
Piedmont Urgent Care By Wellstreet
Atlanta, GA
01.2013 - 11.2021
- Participated in Reviewing and redesigning policies, processes and procedures for quality improvement to improve standards of care
- Managed inventory and maintained supplies, within the facility's budget
- Achieved scheduling coverage needs, assisted with maintenance and updating schedules for center staff
- Auditing clinic operations and EMR documentation to ensure adherence to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines
- Trained and mentored new and existing clinical/administrative staff on best practices in accordance with facility policies
Med Asst/RN
Piedmont Urgent Care By Wellstreet
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2012 - 11.2021
- Triaged patients to determine urgency and severity of presenting illnesses and injuries to assess, diagnose and treat patients
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Accountable for delegating, monitoring, and evaluating nursing care provided by healthcare assistants and others
- Carried out appropriate clinical interventions and procedures, including patient education, IV insertions, monitoring and administering medications as necessary
Medical Assistant
Atlanta Kids ENT
Atlanta, GA
06.2010 - 03.2012
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Heart Institute, Sleep Disorders Center
Atlanta, GA
05.2007 - 06.2010
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Heart Institute, Cardiology of Georgia
Atlanta, GA
01.2003 - 06.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
Skills
- Attentiveness to detail
- Strong prioritization and organization skills
- Resource utilization
- Decisive clinical judgement
- Urgent and immediate patient care
- Patient safety
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient and family Education
- Critical thinker and creative problem resolution
- Effective communicator
- Time Management and Efficiency
Certification
AORN Perioperative Nursing Certification
Radiologic Technician Training
Basic Life Support, AHA
Timeline
RN, OR Performance Improvement Coordinator
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
11.2023 - Current
RN, OR Unit Based Educator
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
12.2022 - Current
RN, Covid-19 Unit Deployment
Piedmont Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
RN, Operating Room Circulator
Piedmont Hospital
02.2021 - Current
RN/Team Leader
Piedmont Urgent Care By Wellstreet
01.2013 - 11.2021
Med Asst/RN
Piedmont Urgent Care By Wellstreet
03.2012 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
Atlanta Kids ENT
06.2010 - 03.2012
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Heart Institute, Sleep Disorders Center
05.2007 - 06.2010
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Heart Institute, Cardiology of Georgia
01.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University