April De Wit
Rock Rapids,IA
Summary
I enjoy connecting one-on-one with each person to learn about their health goals and values. I am passionate about education and empowering patients to make good decisions about their body. I have a passion for sharing knowledge and being a small part of each person's journey. I possess outstanding communications skills and find joy in watching patients improve their self-management skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanford Weight Management Center
02.2022 - Current
- Provides expert clinical guidance in obesity medicine and coordinates patient care quality initiatives
- Provides service to patients in an outpatient setting by assessing patients and treating obesity and associated conditions
- Obtains a thorough medical history from patient and dependent on patient population and setting will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patient's needs
- With other healthcare professionals, analyze and interpret information collected from patient, medical records, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information, to develop and establish appropriate diagnosis
- Acknowledges and demonstrates the importance of care coordination and navigation by rounding on patients when necessary
- Works in collaboration with providers and independently to provide care
- Formulates a plan for treatment of the patient and prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized if necessary, in order to aid recovery and manage pain
- Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner
- Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise
- Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability
- Counsels' patients and family members about self-management on prevention and treatment plan for health issues, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
RN Care Manager
Sanford Health Clinic Rock Rapids
Rock Rapids, IA
05.2015 - 02.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collaborates with patients, families and the care team using education, goal setting and motivational interviewing to promote a healthy lifestyle.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collaborates with the healthcare team to implement improvement strategies that guide optimal care to patients
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed diabetic patients with interdisciplinary diabetes team providing recommendations to providers and nursing to optimize care
RN Procedure Nurse/Triage Nurse
Sanford Health Clinic Rock Rapids
Rock Rapids, IA
05.2012 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Completed pre-determinations for medication treatments in coordination with prescribing provider
Employee Health Nurse
Sanford Rock Rapids Medical Center
Rock Rapids, IA
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Serves as nursing educator to employees to triage injuries, assist with paperwork for an injury, and coordinated worker's compensation questions
- Assisted with onboarding process and employee health physical and urine drug screens
- Monitored immunization and vaccination status of employees
- Respiratory protection program management and training
- Paper record keeping for employee files.
Critical Care Registered Staff Nurse
Sanford USD Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care to deliver optimal patient outcomes
- Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions
- Responsible for variety of life-sustaining machines and care including ventilator, CRRT, IABP, and monitoring devices.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
Critical Care Registered Staff Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
09.2006 - 07.2010
- Same job roles as above.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY
Sioux City, IA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA05.2006
High School Diploma -
Sioux Center Community School
Sioux Center05.2000
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Advanced Diabetes Management
- Population Management
- Body Composition Analysis
- Health Education and Counseling
- Comprehensive Weight Management Care
- Postpartum Care
- Chronic Disease Care Management
- Preventative Care with Screenings and Vaccinations
- Medical History Review
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
Accomplishments
Department HERO Award (January 2023)
Employee of the Month (October 2021)
Nominated for New Knowledge, Innovations, & Improvement Nursing Award (2018, 2021)
Surprise & Delight Patient Experience Quarterly Award (November 2019)
Certifications & Licenses
CERTIFICATIONS:
Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Providers (CPR & AED)
Mental Health First Aid
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support
LICENSES:
Iowa ARNP/RN License
Iowa CSA
South Dakota CNP License
South Dakota CSC
Minnesota ARNP/RN License
Federal DEA
Timeline
Sanford Weight Management Center
02.2022 - Current
RN Care Manager
Sanford Health Clinic Rock Rapids
05.2015 - 02.2022
Employee Health Nurse
Sanford Rock Rapids Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2019
RN Procedure Nurse/Triage Nurse
Sanford Health Clinic Rock Rapids
05.2012 - 02.2022
Critical Care Registered Staff Nurse
Sanford USD Medical Center
08.2010 - 01.2013
Critical Care Registered Staff Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
09.2006 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Briar Cliff University
High School Diploma -
Sioux Center Community School