April Foster

Mt Morris,IL

Summary

Dedicated and compiassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Serenity Hospice & Palliative Care

Oregon , IL

2015.06 - Current

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Implemented medication, catheter insertion and airway management.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Registered Nurse

Pinecrest Manor

Mt Morris , IL

2007.10 - 2020.07

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chaimberlain University, Madison, IL

07.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL

05.2020

Skills

Monitoring Vital Signs
Accurate Documentation
Patient Condition Monitoring
Patient and Family Advocacy

Prescription Drug Recommendations
Therapy and Counseling
Pain Prevention
Wound Management

Accomplishments

Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded task or job provided. Successfully maintained quality care to terminally ill patients in many different types of environments.
Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Serenity Hospice & Palliative Care

2015.06 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant/Registered Nurse - Pinecrest Manor

2007.10 - 2020.07

Chaimberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Sauk Valley Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing