April Jackson
Humble,TX
Summary
ICU nurse who is empathetic and hard-working with 3+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced environment. Worked in a 12-bed ICU unit assessing patients' conditions monitoring for changes, and performing assessments. Helped establish a more effective line of communication between physicians and ICU nurses on the floor that resulted in patients being seen by doctors in a more timely manner. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated to patient-care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Manages vasoactive drips and IV sedation and analgesics per hospital protocol and physician's orders.
- Manages external ventricular drains and intracranial pressure monitoring for patients with traumatic brain injuries.
- Treat trauma patients with penetrating abdominal injuries such as gunshot wounds and stabbings.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in surgical trauma critical care units.
Trauma Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Served as a preceptor, mentor and resource to new nursing students and less experienced staff.
- Served as a unit charge nurse, providing staff guidance, leadership, supporting challenging situations, and implementing urgent policies and procedures.
- Worked closely with a wide range of specialties (ortho, trauma, neuro, cardio, ICU, psych).
- Coordinated the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team.
- Managed the care of patients experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions.
Medical-Surgical, Registered Nurse
Emergency Hospital Systems
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Implemented physician's orders in a timely and accurate manner for complex nursing care needs
- Documented nursing process including patient/family/significant other education and discharge planning in a timely manner.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
Village Emergency Center
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with checking in patients, doing triage work for doctors and generating initial insurance paperwork.
- Assisted physician's during examination, treatment and procedures.
- Managed the care of patients experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions.
- Reviewed, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lone Star College System
12.2011
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Multi-Tasking
- Ability to work under pressure
- Compassion
- Trauma
- IV drug therapy management
- Cardiac/Telemetry monitoring
- Wound Care/Pressure injury staging
- Chest tube monitoring and care
- Vasoactive drip titrations
- External ventricular drain and ICP monitoring
- Phlebotomy/Peripheral Venous access insertion
- Wound Vac monitoring and care
Certification
- New York RN License #803649
- Texas RN License #1016410
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 11/01/24
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 12/01/24
Timeline
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Trauma Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
05.2022 - 04.2023
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
Village Emergency Center
11.2021 - 05.2022
Medical-Surgical, Registered Nurse
Emergency Hospital Systems
12.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lone Star College System
- New York RN License #803649
- Texas RN License #1016410
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 11/01/24
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 12/01/24
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