April Kinsey
Smithfield,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with solid foundation in healthcare and healthcare education, ready to contribute to teaching and mentoring future nursing aides. Expertise in patient care, clinical procedures, and healthcare regulations ensures thorough and practical instruction. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results, adaptable to changing environments, and reliable in fostering supportive learning atmosphere. Skilled in curriculum development, patient communication, and hands-on training with passion for nurturing student success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Aide Instructor
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and understanding.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions in clinical environments.
- Monitored classroom dynamics to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop a comprehensive curriculum for nurse aide training, resulting in improved student performance.
- Administered regular quizzes and exams to gauge student progress effectively throughout the course duration while providing appropriate feedback for improvement areas identified.
Registered Nurse
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Educated and trained new nursing staff on clinical protocols and patient care procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management, post-discharge care, and resources available.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Perform Charge Nurse roll when assigned/needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and best practices.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to medical team.
Registered Nurse, Travel
AMN Healthcare
Dallas, TX
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance standards.
- Performed Charge Nurse role when assigned.
- Educated and trained new nursing staff on clinical protocols and patient care procedures.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Johnston UNC Healthcare
Smithfield, NC
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Educated and trained new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Education
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, North Carolina, NC05-2020
Skills
- Clinical Training
- Classroom management
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Leadership qualities
- Teaching strategies
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workshop Facilitation
- Nursing Leadership
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
Timeline
Nurse Aide Instructor
Johnston Community College
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Travel
AMN Healthcare
02.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Johnston UNC Healthcare
05.2020 - 03.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Education
Johnston Community College