Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
SUMMARYOBJECTIVES
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April Harris

Hartsville,USA

Summary

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical, Hartsville Dialysis
08.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
  • Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
  • Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical, Hartsville Dialysis
01.2012 - 08.2024
  • Performed daily patient assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure safe hemodialysis treatments
  • Cleaned fistula, catheter or grafts using antiseptic solutions
  • Monitored patient response during hemodialysis treatments and reported any changes or adverse reactions to medical staff promptly
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper use of dialysis machines and other related equipment

Patient Account Representative

Fresenius Medical, Hartsville Dialysis
11.2011 - 01.2012
  • Identified discrepancies between billed charges and payments received from insurance companies
  • Communicated with insurance companies to check claim and payment statuses
  • Researched denied or rejected claims in order to identify errors or omissions that may have caused the denial and rejection
  • Responded to insurance claim denials by conducting appeals on patient behalf

Bookkeeper

Travel Centers of America
04.2001 - 10.2011
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
  • Reconciled bank statements monthly to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Implemented streamlined bookkeeping processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in data entry.
  • Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely employee payments.

Nurse Aide

Morrell Nursing Home
08.2000 - 01.2001
  • Change bed linens or make beds
  • Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
  • Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine patient's needs
  • Clean and sanitize patient's rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas
  • Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician
  • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurse

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Hartsville High School
Hartsville, SC
06-1999

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Coker University
Hartsville, SC
08.2024

Associate of Science -

South University
Columbia, SC
06-2021

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Expert Cannulator
  • Patient Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient and family education and counseling
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Documentation and charting
  • CPR certified

Accomplishments

  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

  • Current BLS certification
  • Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
  • Registered Nurse

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical, Hartsville Dialysis
08.2024 - Current

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical, Hartsville Dialysis
01.2012 - 08.2024

Patient Account Representative

Fresenius Medical, Hartsville Dialysis
11.2011 - 01.2012

Bookkeeper

Travel Centers of America
04.2001 - 10.2011

Nurse Aide

Morrell Nursing Home
08.2000 - 01.2001

Diploma - General Studies

Hartsville High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Coker University

Associate of Science -

South University

SUMMARYOBJECTIVES

Talented CCHT highly knowledgeable in chronic diseases affecting renal functions. Successful in working as part of interdisciplinary team to achieve care and outcome goals when building relationships with patients. Prepared to bring 10 year track record to growing organization.