April Connelly
Claxton,USA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, adaptability and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year in the nursing field and loves to smile.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
Orchard Health and rehab
Pulaski, GA
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Assessment and documentation of patient condition
- Delivery of medication to 23 residents
- Supervise LPNs and CNAs
- Wound care
- Admits, discharges and transfers of residents
School Nurse
Beauregard Parish School Board
Deridder, LA
09.2016 - 04.2022
- Oversaw nursing care for over 500 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades middle school.
- Provided first aid and emergency care during school hours as needed.
- Developed individualized care plans based on thorough health history assessments.
- Coordinated comprehensive care through collaboration with school staff, families, and healthcare providers.
Cath Lab Registered Nurse and PACU
Byrd Regional Hospital
Leesville, LA
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Assessed and monitored patients undergoing cardiac procedures, ensuring accurate and comprehensive care plans.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored inventory of supplies used in Cath Lab procedures and placed orders for additional items when necessary.
- Cross-trained in PACU and OR settings to provide additional support.
Medical-Surgical RN
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
Deridder, LA
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Managed 6 or 7 patients at a time and coordinated care for adult, pediatric, and obstetrical patients, focusing on comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and post-discharge care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans, ensuring continuity and effectiveness of care.
- Administered medications, monitored patient vital signs, and documented patient care activities accurately and efficiently.
RN Adult Surgical Acute
St. Peter Hospital
Olympia, WA
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Dressing changes, wound vacs, administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, Morphine, or dilaudid pain pump management.
- Provided care for high-acute patients pre- and post-surgery.
Education
Registered Nurse, associate’s degree -
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA12.2009
Skills
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Health education and counseling
- Effective communication (SBAR)
- Medication administration
- Seizure management
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- IV incursion and drug therapy management
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Team supervision
Personal Information
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
Orchard Health and rehab
08.2024 - 11.2024
School Nurse
Beauregard Parish School Board
09.2016 - 04.2022
Cath Lab Registered Nurse and PACU
Byrd Regional Hospital
05.2014 - 09.2016
Medical-Surgical RN
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
07.2013 - 04.2014
RN Adult Surgical Acute
St. Peter Hospital
02.2010 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse, associate’s degree -
South Puget Sound Community College
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