April Crotteau
Hazel Green,AL
Summary
Seasoned nurse from Huntsville Hospital, with experience with Microsoft suites, as well as various EHRs. Reliable charge nurse with strong communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Pacu Nurse
Huntsville Hospital Main
09.2021 - Current
- Collaboration with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Coordination nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Assess and identify individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning, facilitating access to translators and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Auditing patient charts, ensuring compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards and guidelines.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Surgery Center of Huntsville
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring safe and timely patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Increased patient satisfaction with preoperative care by thoroughly explaining procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal patient care plans, resulting in improved outcomes.
Travel Nurse
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Utilized advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat varied illnesses.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital Main
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL05.2019
Skills
Patient/Health Education
Chart Auditing/ Root cause analysis
Microsoft suite
Medicare/Medicaid
Discharge Planning
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Problem-solving abilities
Meditech,Epic, Cerner
Reliability
Strong Clinical Judgment
Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Daisy Award Nominee
Timeline
Cardiac Pacu Nurse
Huntsville Hospital Main
09.2021 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Surgery Center of Huntsville
06.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Nurse
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital Main
05.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College