April Blackwell
Jasper,AL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UAB Medicine, excelling in patient education and critical care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and emergency procedures, effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve treatment outcomes for complex patients.
Work History
Registered Nurse
UAB Medicine
Birmingham, AL
03.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain safety standards within the unit.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies for improved care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency in patient records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Jasper, AL05.2013
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Emergency procedures
Emergency care
Documentation and charting
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
Professional bedside manner
Critical care
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UAB Medicine
03.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College