April Hetrick
SITKA,AK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SEARHC - LTC
04.2020 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Nurse Manager
Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehab
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed nurses daily and nursing activities in 50-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Registered Nurse
Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehab
06.2008 - 09.2016
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA05.2008
Skills
- Management skills
- Wound Care Certified
- Admissions/Discharges
- BLS Certified (up to date)
- Care Coordination (Scheduling)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SEARHC - LTC
04.2020 - Current
Nurse Manager
Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehab
09.2016 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehab
06.2008 - 09.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College