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April McKindley

Gainesville

Summary

Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in diverse medical environments. Proven expertise in clinical care and patient communication. Strong ability to adapt to various healthcare settings and deliver high-quality patient outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Pre-op / PACU

Bahamas Surgery Center (Orthopedic)
Bakersfield
01.2020 - 04.2025
  • Assessed and welcomed patients in pre-operative area.
  • Obtained signed consents and completed pre-operative checklists.
  • Prepared surgical sites, initiated IVs, and administered premedication per physician directives.
  • Assisted anesthesiologist with nerve blocks.
  • Managed transitions of post-surgery patients from surgical suite to recovery area.
  • Monitored airway, vital signs, surgical site and pain.
  • Managed emergency situations such as airway obstruction, cardiac arrest and shock.
  • Instructed caregivers on discharge/ post-operative care.

Registered Nurse, Infusion

Sumeet Bhinder MD-Rheumatology
Bakersfield
02.2010 - 07.2018
  • Assessed and initiated IV therapy for medication protocols.
  • Administered medications, including biologics, bisphosphonates, and iron per physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication reactions to ensure patient safety.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Regents College
New York, NY
06-2002

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Simi Valley Adult School
Simi Valley, CA
08-1993

Skills

  • IV therapy expertise
  • Attention to detail
  • Clinical judgment
  • Medical ethics
  • Basic life support (BLS)
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)

Certification

  • Georgia Nursing License RN336876

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Pre-op / PACU

Bahamas Surgery Center (Orthopedic)
01.2020 - 04.2025

Registered Nurse, Infusion

Sumeet Bhinder MD-Rheumatology
02.2010 - 07.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Regents College

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Simi Valley Adult School

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