April King

Obtained informed consent from patients, ensuring that they fully understood the risks and benefits associated with their surgical procedures.

• Prepared patients for discharge efficiently by delivering tailored instructions regarding home care measures, medication administration, and follow-up appointments.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized and attentive care during pre-and post-operative procedures.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, building trust and fostering a supportive environment for optimal patient recovery.
• Educated patients on surgical processes, alleviating anxiety and fostering trust among patients and their families.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• While working fulltime in the Same Day Surgery Department, I also served as a support staff member for dialysis (Sanderling Renal Services) for ESRD patients admitted to the hospital. I offered consultation and assistance to patients, other nurses, and CCHTs as needed to complete the treatments as prescribed.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
• Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
• Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
• Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
• Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care during dialysis treatments.
• Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
• Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
• Assisted in training new staff members on dialysis procedures, policies, and equipment usage ensuring consistent high standards of patient care across the unit.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Maximized staff efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing schedules in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Ensured optimal equipment performance through routine maintenance checks and prompt troubleshooting when issues arose.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
• Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
• Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
• Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
• Passed NCLEX and obtained RN license after working as an LPN for a few months. At that time, not only did I continue to take assigned patients, I also was promoted to charge nurse over the unit.
• Transferred from Med-Surg to ICU where I cared for critically ill patients of all ages and different backgrounds.

• Consistently met documentation requirements while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication and prevent potential misunderstandings.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of nursing case management.
• Promoted preventive health measures with extensive patient education on disease management and self-care techniques.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through consistent communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Successfully managed a caseload of over 50 patients while maintaining an organized system for tracking progress and updating care plans as needed.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, ensuring proper care coordination for improved health outcomes.
• Advocated on behalf of patients to ensure they received appropriate resources, support, and access to necessary services.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments and reassessments of patients'' needs, adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize health outcomes.
• Developed strong relationships with community partners to expand available resources for patients under my supervision.
• Streamlined care coordination processes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective care delivery.
• Conducted regular home visits to assess safety concerns or changes in the patient''s condition that could impact their overall wellbeing.
• Assisted physicians in determining optimal treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' needs and conditions.
• Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.