April Inott
Bemidji,MN
Summary
Registered Nurse skilled in post-anesthesia care and extensive history working as an RN supervisor, proficient in patient monitoring, pain management, and emergency response. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing clinical environments, with strong communication and critical thinking skills. Focused on delivering high-quality care and achieving excellent patient satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre/Post/PACU Nurse
Sanford Health
02.2025 - Current
- Full patient assessments and surgical prep before procedures, including assisting with nerve blocks.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in the recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
RN Supervisor
Sanford Health
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in EPIC system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall patient outcomes within the department through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits, reviews, and updates on policies and procedures.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
RN Med Surg/ED/Charge RN
Essentia Health
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN Inpatient Clinical & Administrative Leader
Sanford Health
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Led monthly nursing meeting and educated staff on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management and lifestyle options, along with providing practical learning experiences on equipment.
- Trained and mentored new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
RN Supervisor Correctional Care
MeND
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services (wound care and psychiatric) to streamline service delivery.
- Collaborated with Jail Administrator and correctional officers to ensure appropriate and timely medical assessments and medical care needs of inmates.
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Hibbing Community College
08.2010 - 10.2017
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Evaluated student performance accurately using various assessment tools, providing targeted interventions when needed.
- Assisted in accreditation efforts by preparing thorough documentation demonstrating program effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to grow and improve their clinical skills consistently.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MN05-2008
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult/ Gerontology
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN05-2030
Skills
- Care activities prioritization
- Basic & Advanced Life Support
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Electronic health records
- Safety protocols & policies
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Medical Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (MEDSURG-BC)
- AHA BLS Heart Code & Heartsaver Instructor
- TNCC
- NRP
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Pre/Post/PACU Nurse
Sanford Health
02.2025 - Current
RN Supervisor
Sanford Health
10.2023 - 02.2025
RN Inpatient Clinical & Administrative Leader
Sanford Health
01.2022 - 10.2022
RN Med Surg/ED/Charge RN
Essentia Health
11.2020 - 02.2023
RN Supervisor Correctional Care
MeND
10.2019 - 11.2021
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Hibbing Community College
08.2010 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hibbing Community College
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult/ Gerontology
College of Saint Scholastica
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