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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Serenity Hospice & Palliative Care
Oregon, IL
06.2015 - 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
10.2007 - 07.2020
- 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
07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
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
06.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Registered Nurse - Pinecrest Manor
10.2007 - 07.2020
Chaimberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Sauk Valley Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
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