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April Cavin

Monterey,LA

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructor

Central Louisiana Technical Community College
2011.08 - Current
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Directly cared for patients at least 12 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
  • Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
  • Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
  • Determined readiness of each CNA to take on additional responsibility and work independently based on multi-factor analyses.
  • Reviewed documentation and activities of student CNAs and corrected insufficient or harmful actions.

Long-Term Floor Nurse

Woods Haven Nursing And Rehab
2017.05 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Associate of Science -

Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA
12.2021

Practical Nursing

Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
12.2005

Skills

  • Patient Advocacy
  • Clinical Agency Relationships
  • Clinical Instruction
  • Didactic Instruction
  • Student Engagement and Advisement
  • Competency-Based Education

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse - 2006-Current
  • Certified BLS Instructor, American Heart Association - Current

Timeline

Long-Term Floor Nurse

Woods Haven Nursing And Rehab
2017.05 - Current

Instructor

Central Louisiana Technical Community College
2011.08 - Current

Associate of Science -

Louisiana Delta Community College

Practical Nursing

Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Alexandria
  • Licensed Practical Nurse - 2006-Current
  • Certified BLS Instructor, American Heart Association - Current

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