April Calhoun
Flemington,WV
Summary
Registered Nurse with more than 13 years of experience caring for patients within long-term care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Organized and knowledgeable. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility
Clarksburg, WV
05.2021 - Current
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to facility policy.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided interventions when necessary.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
RN Supervisor
US Nursing Network
Bridgeport, WV
05.2011 - 05.2021
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
RN Floor Nurse
Barbour Samaritan Society of Barbour County
Belington, WV
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided interventions when necessary.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to facility policy policy.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in long term care setting by coaching and supporting.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
- Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
LPN
Good Samaritan Society of Barbour County
Belington, WV
04.2001 - 08.2010
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV04-2010
LPN - Practical Nursing
Randolph Technical Center
Elkins03-2001
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Geriatric Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication Distribution
- Long-Term Care
- IV setup
- Documenting vitals
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Assessment
- Quality Improvement
Timeline
RN
West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility
05.2021 - Current
RN Supervisor
US Nursing Network
05.2011 - 05.2021
RN Floor Nurse
Barbour Samaritan Society of Barbour County
08.2010 - 12.2010
LPN
Good Samaritan Society of Barbour County
04.2001 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain State University
LPN - Practical Nursing
Randolph Technical Center
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