April Kovalovsky
Hackettstown
Summary
Patient-focused professional equipped with administrative and customer service expertise. Helps keep healthcare services proceeding smoothly by coordinating communications, referrals, and policy enforcement. Talented in finding balanced solutions and resolving conflicts.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Genesis Healthcare
Mendham
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Monitored adherence to hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and accreditation standards.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment used in the Nursing Department.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Emergency Department RN
Hackettstown Medical Center
Hackettstown
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assisted with transporting emergent patients throughout the facility.
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patients' vital signs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Participated in professional development programs to stay current with advances in emergency nursing practice.
- Responded promptly to codes blue or other emergency situations within the unit.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Provided direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Identified potential emergency situations and responded quickly to stabilize the situation.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during stressful times of illness or injury.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
Emergency Department Technician
Hackettstown Medical Center
Hackettstown
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Transported critically ill patients from the ER to Intensive Care Units or operating rooms for further treatment.
- Organized work orders, maintenance repairs and other administrative duties.
- Escorted patients before and after surgical procedures.
- Monitored all supplies within the department to ensure that they are adequately stocked and available when needed.
- Operated medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, monitors, IV pumps, oxygen tanks, suction machines, and other emergency devices.
- Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
- Answered call lights promptly to provide comfort measures or assistance with basic needs such as toileting needs.
- Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork and obtaining payments when needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by initiating life-saving procedures such as CPR according to policy guidelines.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Performed EKGs on patients to monitor heart rate and rhythm as requested by physician or nurse.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing changes, ambulation assistance and positioning in bed, chair, stretcher.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Prepared examination rooms prior to patient visits by stocking supplies such as gowns, linens and instruments.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morris County College
Randolph, NJ05-2020
Skills
- Process improvement
- Quality control
- Professional development
- Nursing management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Staff evaluation
- Shift scheduling
- Long-term care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Genesis Healthcare
09.2022 - 07.2024
Emergency Department RN
Hackettstown Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2022
Emergency Department Technician
Hackettstown Medical Center
12.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morris County College