April Beckwith, RN
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dedicated and self-motivated Registered Nurse with a robust background in case management, skilled nursing, and education. Proven ability to foster strong connections with patients and healthcare staff, enhancing communication and collaboration within clinical settings. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while promoting health education, wellness and positive patient outcomes
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator & Visiting Nurse
DJO, Insight Medical & ACOMed
Raleigh, NC
09.2016 - Current
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and instruct patient on plan of care related to spinal fusion and orthopedic stimulation
Administrative Discharge Nurse
Chino Valley Medical Center
Chino, CA
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Directed and supervised hospital discharge program.
- Instructed in health maintenance and disease management to prevent re-hospitalizations.
RN Case Manager
Allied Home Health Care Corp/ Angel's Hospice
Chino, CA
01.2012 - 08.2015
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
- Medication administration including IV meds, PICC and Portacath care; Venipuncture; Wound care and wound assessments.
RN Case Manager
VNA (Visiting Nurses Association) of Orange County
Santa Ana, CA
04.2002 - 02.2014
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
Clinical RN Supervisor
Victory Clinical Services
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2000 - 03.2002
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Venipuncture and conducted specified laboratory tests.
- Managed patient and staff schedules.
Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2000 - 03.2001
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions in ICU & Trauma care
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Education
A.S. - Nursing
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI12.1999
Skills
- Case management
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Self-directed
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Excellent verbal communicaton
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for kindness and compassion
- Medical Assistant (1990-1998): Allergy, Asthma, Bronchitis and Immunology Associates; Bronson Pulmonary Medicine Specialists.
Timeline
Educator & Visiting Nurse
DJO, Insight Medical & ACOMed
09.2016 - Current
Administrative Discharge Nurse
Chino Valley Medical Center
08.2014 - 08.2015
RN Case Manager
Allied Home Health Care Corp/ Angel's Hospice
01.2012 - 08.2015
RN Case Manager
VNA (Visiting Nurses Association) of Orange County
04.2002 - 02.2014
Clinical RN Supervisor
Victory Clinical Services
03.2000 - 03.2002
Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
03.2000 - 03.2001
A.S. - Nursing
Southwestern Michigan College