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April Mason

April Mason

Fort McCoy,FL

Summary

Registered nurse with extensive experience at Refuge, specializing in patient assessment and critical thinking. Demonstrated ability to improve patient care through effective communication and precise clinical documentation. Proficient in EHR systems, committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to diverse populations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

The Refuge-A Healing Place
Ocklawaha, FL
02.2026 - Current
  • Assess, implement, and evaluate daily care plans for acute psychiatric and detox patients.
  • Coordinated communication between patient and health care team to ensure effective treatment plans through therapy and medication.
  • Delivered daily care, comfort, and security to patients and families, enhancing their overall experience.

Registered Nurse

The Vines Hospital
Ocala, FL
12.2023 - 02.2026
  • Assess, implement, and evaluate daily care plans for acute psychiatric and detox patients.
  • Delivered daily care, comfort, and security to patients and families, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Acted as liaison between patient and health care team to facilitate optimal treatment plans through coordinated therapy and medication.

Registered Nurse

Heart of Florida / Marion County Jail
Ocala, FL
07.2018 - 12.2025
  • Led night team of 6 as charge nurse, ensuring effective patient care delivery.
  • Render emergent medical care, perform daily medical-surgical care, and complete lab draws.
  • Conducted clinical assessments and evaluated medical care progress for ~30 patients.
  • Delivered care to medical-surgical, detox, and behavioral health patients.
  • Acted as liaison among patients, physicians, nurses, and families to facilitate clear communication regarding healthcare services.

Registered Nurse

Heart Care Centers of Florida
Titusville, FL
12.2013 - 05.2018
  • Administered pre-op care, intra-op IV sedation, and post-op care.
  • Developed and managed outpatient catheterization lab to provide efficient patient care.
  • Coordinated inventory management of medical supplies to ensure availability and support clinical operations.

Education

B.S. - Nursing

Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL
08-2023

A.S. - Nursing

Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FL
01-2011

A.A. Degree - Liberal Arts

Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FL
01-2010

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Health evaluation
  • Neurological assessments
  • Phlebotomy
  • Infection control
  • Clinical documentation
  • EHR systems
  • ICD-10 Coding
  • Critical thinking
  • Microsoft Office Applications

Certification

Registered Nurse-Florida Board of Nursing-2011

Timeline

Registered Nurse

The Refuge-A Healing Place
02.2026 - Current

Registered Nurse

The Vines Hospital
12.2023 - 02.2026

Registered Nurse

Heart of Florida / Marion County Jail
07.2018 - 12.2025

Registered Nurse

Heart Care Centers of Florida
12.2013 - 05.2018

B.S. - Nursing

Eastern Florida State College

A.S. - Nursing

Brevard Community College

A.A. Degree - Liberal Arts

Brevard Community College
April Mason