April Desellem
Lisbon,OH
Summary
To obtain a job in a facility where I can contribute my nursing skills to a dynamic team of health professionals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Nurse
Columbiana County Jail
Lisbon, OH
04.2023 - Current
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
Wellness Coordinator
Gracewood Senior Living/ Lexington Place
Salem, OH
04.2021 - 04.2022
Occupational Health Service
Clayco/Nursing Corp’s
Steubenville, OH/Canton OH
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Worked on Amazon Site
Float Nurse
Trinity West
Steubenville, OH
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted with surgery
- Helped throughout the hospital
- Monitored patients’ vital signs using telemetry.
Correctional Nurse
(OSP) Ohio State Penitentiary
Youngstown, OH
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Treated patients who were in prison for various illnesses
- Started IVs and took blood
- Worked with all levels of prison administration to ensure the health of prisoners
- Ordered the weekly floor stock.
Cardiac nurse
St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Cared for patients recovering from cardiac procedures
- Helped diagnose and treat conditions that affect the pulmonary or circulatory systems.
UNIT SECRETARY/MONITOR
SALEM HOSPITAL
01.1999 - 01.2001
- ANSWERED PHONES, SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS, MADE copies and ordered supplies
- Monitored patients’ heart beats and EKGs.
Education
LPN -
Jefferson Community College
Steubenville, OH2001
Coursework towards registered nursing -
Kent State University
Salem, OH/ East Liverpool, OH1999
Skills
- Respectful, attentive, and compassionate to patients
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment while using critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail while managing my time and ensuring that all aspects of my workload are organized
- Profession or Industry Nursing
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
Columbiana County Jail
04.2023 - Current
Wellness Coordinator
Gracewood Senior Living/ Lexington Place
04.2021 - 04.2022
Occupational Health Service
Clayco/Nursing Corp’s
03.2020 - 03.2021
Float Nurse
Trinity West
01.2019 - 01.2020
Correctional Nurse
(OSP) Ohio State Penitentiary
01.2011 - 01.2013
Cardiac nurse
St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
UNIT SECRETARY/MONITOR
SALEM HOSPITAL
01.1999 - 01.2001
LPN -
Jefferson Community College
Coursework towards registered nursing -
Kent State University