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Overview
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April Hicks

Holmes Beach,FL

Summary

Accomplished, well rounded RN committed to providing excellent care to patients. Ability to plan and implement patient care based on assessment and established nursing standards. Proficient in communication skills and collaboration with interdisciplinary team to ensure effective and efficient patient care. Practiced in comprehensive medical assessments and evaluations, planning and medication administration. Qualifications Proven history of clinical excellence Ability to keep calm in high-pressure situations Reliable and hardworking Licenses, Skills, & Certifications PALS, ACLS, and BLS for Healthcare Provider, NIHSS certified

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

PACU Registered Nurse

HCA FLORIDA BLAKE MEDICAL CENTER
Bradenton, FL
09.2020 - Current

PACU Registered Nurse

DOCTORS OUT PATIENT SURGICAL CENTER
Sarasota, FL
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.

Staff RN

Manatee Memorial Hospital Emergency
Bradenton, Fl
11.2019 - 03.2020

Staff RN

Georgetown Community Hospital
12.2017 - 10.2019
  • Triage patient needs based on acuity of presentation upon patient arrival
  • Assess and stabilize patients
  • Coordinate lab tests, medication administration, and monitoring of patients as appropriate
  • Assist physicians with various patient treatments & procedures
  • Manage and initiate treatment for patients with 4:1 patient to RN ratio
  • Keep families updated on condition of loved ones
  • Document and manage admission and discharge of patients following protocols
  • Manage flow of patients in the emergency room
  • Assess and stabilize patients
  • Travel Nurse ER

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Martinez, CA
08.2017 - 11.2017

PIH Health Hospital
Downey, CA
02.2017 - 07.2017

MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown
, MD
09.2016 - 12.2016

Desert Springs Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
05.2016 - 08.2016

AdventHealth
Zephyrhills, FL
01.2016 - 04.2016

Lake Wood Ranch Medical Center, Lake
Wood Ranch, FL
09.2015 - 12.2015

Staff Nurse

Manchester Memorial Hospital ER
Manchester, KY
12.2014 - 08.2015

Carteret General Hospital
Morehead City, NC
05.2014 - 11.2014

Mountain View Medical Center
, NM
01.2014 - 05.2014

Manchester Memorial Hospital ER
Manchester, KY
03.2010 - 12.2013

St. Joseph Jessamine ER
Nicholasville, KY
07.2009 - 03.2010

Clark Regional Medical Center
Winchester, KY
01.2009 - 07.2009

RHD Memorial Hospital ER
Dallas, TX
05.2008 - 11.2008

Children's Hospital King's Daughter
Norfolk, VA
01.2008 - 04.2008

Washington Adventist Hospital
Tacoma Park, MD
10.2007 - 12.2007

Lovelace Women's Hospital ER
Albuquerque, NM
06.2007 - 09.2007

Hazard ARMC ER • Hazard, KY
08.2003 - 06.2007

Mary Breckenridge ER
Hyden, KY
08.2002 - 04.2004

Stoner Creek Psychiatric Facility
Paris, KY
08.1999 - 08.2002

Hazard Psychiatric Center, Hazard
, KY
12.1994 - 08.1999

George R. Chaney M, Hazard
, KY
01.1991 - 12.1994

Hazard ARMC
01.1984 - 01.1991
  • Hazard, KY
  • Pre-op, OR, L&D

Education

Associates of Science - Nursing

Morehead State University
1983

Skills

  • Anesthesia recovery
  • Patient recovery assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient education
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Well visit procedures
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Women's health exams
  • Family planning services education
  • Preventive health
  • ICD-9 forms
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Sanitation
  • Trauma recovery
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Chronic disease management
  • Acute care expertise
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Home care
  • Patient consultation

Timeline

PACU Registered Nurse

HCA FLORIDA BLAKE MEDICAL CENTER
09.2020 - Current

PACU Registered Nurse

DOCTORS OUT PATIENT SURGICAL CENTER
03.2020 - 09.2020

Staff RN

Manatee Memorial Hospital Emergency
11.2019 - 03.2020

Staff RN

Georgetown Community Hospital
12.2017 - 10.2019

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 11.2017

PIH Health Hospital
02.2017 - 07.2017

MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown
09.2016 - 12.2016

Desert Springs Medical Center
05.2016 - 08.2016

AdventHealth
01.2016 - 04.2016

Lake Wood Ranch Medical Center, Lake
09.2015 - 12.2015

Staff Nurse

Manchester Memorial Hospital ER
12.2014 - 08.2015

Carteret General Hospital
05.2014 - 11.2014

Mountain View Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2014

Manchester Memorial Hospital ER
03.2010 - 12.2013

St. Joseph Jessamine ER
07.2009 - 03.2010

Clark Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 07.2009

RHD Memorial Hospital ER
05.2008 - 11.2008

Children's Hospital King's Daughter
01.2008 - 04.2008

Washington Adventist Hospital
10.2007 - 12.2007

Lovelace Women's Hospital ER
06.2007 - 09.2007

Hazard ARMC ER • Hazard, KY
08.2003 - 06.2007

Mary Breckenridge ER
08.2002 - 04.2004

Stoner Creek Psychiatric Facility
08.1999 - 08.2002

Hazard Psychiatric Center, Hazard
12.1994 - 08.1999

George R. Chaney M, Hazard
01.1991 - 12.1994

Hazard ARMC
01.1984 - 01.1991

Associates of Science - Nursing

Morehead State University
April Hicks