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April Bush

Bakersfield ,CA

Summary

Proven License Vocational Nurse with a track record of delivering high-quality patient care at Adventist Health Delano. Excelled in managing critical patient data, utilizing EMR/EHR systems efficiently, and fostering effective communication among healthcare teams. Demonstrated expertise in direct patient care and patient assessments, significantly improving patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

License Vocational Nurse

Adventist Health Delano
07.2020 - Current
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Education

ADN - Nursing

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
Bakersfield, CA

Vocational Nursing - Nursing

High Desert Medical College
Bakersfield, CA
03.2019

General Education -

Exeter Union High
Exeter, CA
06.2002

Skills

Direct Patient Care

EMR / EHR

Patient Assessments

Patient and family education

Healthcare ethics

Certification

PALS

ACLS

BLS

Timeline

License Vocational Nurse

Adventist Health Delano
07.2020 - Current

ADN - Nursing

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing

Vocational Nursing - Nursing

High Desert Medical College

General Education -

Exeter Union High

PALS

ACLS

BLS

April Bush