April Huff RN, BSN
Covington,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic Registered Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Passionate about delivering safe and efficient patient care with a spirit of compassion and exceptional clinical judgment. Motivated to continue to learn, grow and excel as a nurse.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Manager
Atlanta Gastroentrology Associates
07.2023 - Current
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by leading team training sessions on new technologies and best practices in nursing management.
- Served as a key liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and administration, fostering collaboration across all stakeholders.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular evaluations, feedback, and tailored coaching sessions.
- Developed and implemented effective nurse scheduling to optimize staffing levels and minimize overtime costs.
- Led infection control efforts within the unit, resulting in lowered infection rates among patients under our care.
- Achieved high patient satisfaction scores through exceptional leadership in patient-centered care initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline communication between departments.
- Delegated responsibilities effectively amongst team members according to individual strengths and areas of expertise which allowed for smooth transitions during shift changes and increased overall productivity.
- Managed departmental budget effectively, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality care delivery.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date with changing industry standards and ensuring staff adherence to policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Emory Hillandale Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Charge Nurse
Atlanta Gastroentrology Associates
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Inspected facilities and maintained excellent hygiene and safety by decontaminating equipment and sanitizing surfaces.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Treated patients by administering medication and performing endoscopy procedures.
Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Managing care of Adult and Pediatric populations during emergencies
- Caring for ICU admit holds
- Preparing trauma patients for OR
- Delivering medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections,
monitoring responses to address new concerns. - Educating family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educating patients and answering questions about health condition,prognosis and treatment.
- Observing and reporting patient condition, progress and medication
side effects to accurately document updates. - Administering different therapies and medications in line with
physician orders and treatment plan. - Communicating openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisting patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses,
including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients. - Vaccinating patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia,
influenza and other illnesses of concern. - Providing skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitoring patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Caring for patients in 65-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performing frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performing triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaden Home Care
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2019
Skills
- Preventative Health
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Triaging
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BCLS- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life Support
Clinical Rotation: Student Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Southern Regional Medical Center
Piedmont Newton Hospital
Georgia Regional Hospital
Timeline
Nursing Manager
Atlanta Gastroentrology Associates
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Emory Hillandale Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023
Charge Nurse
Atlanta Gastroentrology Associates
05.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaden Home Care
02.2016 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
10.2014 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Georgia State University
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BCLS- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life Support
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