April Fowler
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student with hands-on clinical experience in various healthcare settings. Proficient in providing patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others. Eager to continue learning and growing in the field of nursing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA II
Novant Health
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (maintaining body and oral hygiene, eating, getting dressed, bathing, etc.) Assuring patients that they will receive the care and services they need and deserve while under my care Perform patient care and technical skill within facilities standard of care, policies, and procedures Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment while administering patient care Inserting straight catheters Maintaining dignity of patients and confidentiality of patient information Discontinuing intravenous infusions Maintaining excellent customer service
Travel CNA
Dedicated Nursing Associates
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Travel to different facilities in different states to assist with open shifts that needed to be filled Perform patient care and technical skill within facilities standard of care, policies, and procedures Assisting residents with activities of daily living
Unit Secretary/Care Partner
Carolinas Healthcare Systems-Northeast
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (maintaining body and oral hygiene, eating, getting dressed, bathing, etc.) Assuring patients that they will receive the care and services they need and deserve while under my care Perform patient care and technical skill within facilities standard of care, policies, and procedures Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment while administering patient care Inserting indwelling catheters as well as straight catheters Provide sterile dressing changes Maintaining dignity of patients and confidentiality of patient information Performing daily intravenous blood draws Discontinuing intravenous infusions Prepare and perform EKG's
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Carolinas Rehabilitation-Northeast
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (maintaining body and oral hygiene, eating, getting dressed, bathing, etc.) Assuring patients that they will receive the care and services they need and deserve while under my care Perform patient care and technical skill within facilities standard of care, policies, and procedures Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment while administering patient care Inserting indwelling catheters as well as straight catheters Provide sterile dressing changes
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar of Cabarrus County
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (maintaining body and oral hygiene, eating, getting dressed, etc.) Safely transported patients to and from medical appointments, running errands, shopping, etc
- Provided patient and caregiver education to ensure understanding of treatment plan and continuity of care Maintained dignity of patient and confidentiality of patient information
Residential Counselor
Youth/Adult Care Management
12.2006 - 06.2011
- Maintain a therapeutic relationship with the clients through consistent monitoring of behaviors, active listening and appropriate interaction Distribute and monitor the taking of medications Complete and maintain comprehensive progress notes on clients Conduct and control group sessions with clients to discuss problems or concerns
Customer Service Representative
Epixtar Marketing Corporation
06.2004 - 12.2006
- Answered incoming calls; described company products; accepted and processed orders Prepared promotional materials and sent marketing materials to customers/prospective customers Listened to customer concerns and complaints and responded in professional manner, resolving issues up to my level of authority and escalating calls to higher authority when appropriate Sales Verification Monitored sales being processed from clients to ensure accurate data and prompt sale processing Corrected data errors on applications Provided feedback to customer service department in order to assure customer needs were sufficiently met After months of displaying excellent work values, was promoted to Customer Service Representative
Education
Medical Assisting -
ECPI College of Technology
Concord, NCAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC12.2025
Nursing -
Stanly Community College
Locust, NC12.2020
Phlebotomy -
Stanly Community College
Locust, NC01.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant II -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC08.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC01.2010
Nursing -
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05.2004
Skills
- Measure and chart patient vital signs and medical history
- Measure medications and give injections
- Prepare patient and perform EKG's
- Understand and use medical terminology
- Properly handle and dispose of biohazardous materials in compliance with OSHA regulations
- Perform capillary and venipuncture blood draws
- Preparing for Administration of IV Fluids
- Monitoring Flow Rate of IV Fluids
- IV Fluid Site Care
- Discontinuing Peripheral Intravenous Infusions
- Provide a sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old
- Perform the insertion of an indwelling catheter
- Provide suctioning of a tracheostomy
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Keyboard speed 50-60 wpm
- Certifications and Registrations: CPR, First Aid, OSHA Blood-Borne Pathogens, Nursing Assistant & Nursing Assistant II
References
- Khandis Bostick, Claim Teams Manager, Lincoln Financial Group, 704-492-0983
- Lena Hubbard, Assistant Nurse Manager, Novant Health, 704-267-6097
- Mark Hansen, Lead Nurse, Novant Health, 704-212-8123
Timeline
CNA II
Novant Health
07.2019 - Current
Travel CNA
Dedicated Nursing Associates
12.2016 - 06.2019
Unit Secretary/Care Partner
Carolinas Healthcare Systems-Northeast
08.2014 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Carolinas Rehabilitation-Northeast
06.2013 - 08.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar of Cabarrus County
06.2011 - 03.2012
Residential Counselor
Youth/Adult Care Management
12.2006 - 06.2011
Customer Service Representative
Epixtar Marketing Corporation
06.2004 - 12.2006
Medical Assisting -
ECPI College of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Nursing -
Stanly Community College
Phlebotomy -
Stanly Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant II -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Nursing -
Winston-Salem State University