April Mackey
Hartshorne ,OK
Summary
Dynamic Field Nurse with Aveanna/Preferred Pediatric Home Health Care, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through personalized care and effective education. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, I successfully reduced hospital readmissions by implementing tailored treatment plans and fostering teamwork among healthcare professionals. Committed to compassionate care and continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Nurse
Aveanna/Preferred Pediatric Home Health Care
03.2012 - 06.2022
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses entering the field, sharing best practices and offering guidance when needed.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through thorough patient education and timely follow-up visits.
- Actively participated in case conferences with other members of the healthcare team, discussing patient progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, personalized care to individuals in their home setting.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in healthcare delivery systems.
- Managed wound care effectively, preventing infection and promoting proper healing techniques.
Assistant Manager
Security Finance, Financial Services
04.2002 - 08.2007
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Education
Associate Of Applied Arts -
Eastern Oklahoma State College
McAlester, OK05.2023
LPN - Nursing
Kiamichi Vo-tech
McAlester, OK06.2010
Collegiate High School Diploma -
McAlester High School
McAlester, OK05.1997
Skills
- Vitals collection
- Disease prevention strategies
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient safety
- Compassionate care
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Documentation
- Care plan development
- Patient advocacy
- Progress monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Individualized treatment plans
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient charts
- Nurse training
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Direct patient care
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Patient care assessment
- Monitoring vital signs
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Wound care
- Safety protocols
- Task prioritization
- Accurate documentation
- Quality improvement
- Professionalism
- Training staff
- Adaptability
- Written communication
Timeline
Field Nurse
Aveanna/Preferred Pediatric Home Health Care
03.2012 - 06.2022
Assistant Manager
Security Finance, Financial Services
04.2002 - 08.2007
Associate Of Applied Arts -
Eastern Oklahoma State College
LPN - Nursing
Kiamichi Vo-tech
Collegiate High School Diploma -
McAlester High School
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