April Anderson
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 12 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Center Of Bowling Green
04.1999 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HealthTrust
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Correctional Nurse
Trustaff
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
Charge Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12.2013
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Calm and Composed
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care Assignment
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Stabilization
- IV Insertion
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
10.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HealthTrust
07.2021 - 10.2021
Correctional Nurse
Trustaff
02.2020 - 06.2021
Charge Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
06.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Center Of Bowling Green
04.1999 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University