April Kucek
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges and learn new skills. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed to positive patient outcomes, education and advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
06.2019 - Current
- Assumed care of patients post cardiac interventions and cardiac surgery, providing education and monitoring.
- Prepared critical patients for cardiac procedures
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
Trustaff
Cincinnati, OH
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Educated patients on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Monitored patients post-transplant for any signs of rejection or infection.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Assessed patient's physical and mental health status.
- Adapted to a variety of hospital settings while providing the best possible care for the patient population
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN05-2016
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Procedure preparations
- EMR Systems
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical assessment
- Critical Care
- Cardiac Care
- Team Coordination
Certification
- Current BLS certification
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trustaff
08.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology
Saint Mary's College