April Hillman
Muscatine,IA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Accura Healthcare
Muscatine, Iowa
07.2021 - Current
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during DIA inspections.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to Residents and their families when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
RN Floor Nurse
Parkview Manor
Wellman, Iowa
03.2016 - 07.2021
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for patient care
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Burlington05-2011
LPN - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College
Muscatine, IA08-2008
Skills
- Clinical care oversight
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Care coordination
- Quality control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Staff evaluation
- Nursing management
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical leadership
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Medication and IV administration
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessments
- Compassionate care
- Documentation
- Time management abilities
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Delegation and motivation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability
Certification
- Registered Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Accura Healthcare
07.2021 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Parkview Manor
03.2016 - 07.2021
- Registered Nurse
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
LPN - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College
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