April Acker

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Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

• Aiden Springs, Winter Park, FL
• The Gardens at Depugh, Winter Park, FL
• Good Samaritan Society, Kissimmee, FL
• Meals on Wheels, Orlando, FL
• Share the Care, Orlando, FL

• LPN, West Altamonte Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Altamonte Springs, FL, 01/17, 12/20, Supervise Nurse Techs, Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by physician, Provide Wound Care, Count Narcotics and verify that records are accurate and complete, Hands on experience in assisting registered nurses, doctors and related health professionals with examinations, treatments, particular test and regular treatments.
• Weekend Supervisor, West Altamonte Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Altamonte Springs, FL, 01/20, 12/22, Coordinate morning huddles to discuss flow for each day, Manage Staffing Ratio, Notify patients of any medication or order changes made by physician
• Nurse Case Manager, West Altamonte Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Altamonte Springs, FL, 01/22, Present, Evaluated nursing notes to confirm completeness and accuracy of descriptions outlining nursing care/therapy and corresponding with insurance companies., Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME), Actively participated in family and patient planning processes, Communicated with primary care physicians to relay patient needs., Assisting Admission department with facility tours for potential client., Process orders for Durable medical equipment and home health

• Joanne Westover, Social Worker, West Altamonte Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 407-230-9821
• Lance Marr, Wound Care Nurse Supervisor, West Altamonte Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 407-234-1373
• Michael Smark, RN MDS Nurse, West Altamonte Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 561-891-1494

• Monitoring fluid and food intake and output
• Wound care
• Evaluating needs assessments
• Charting/Records Management /EMRs
• Injections
• Assist with daily needs
• Experience with feeding tubes/tracheostomies
• Pre-op/Post-op Care
• Moving patients safely
• Indwelling urinary catheter insert/maintain
• Managing IVs
• Vitals/EKGs