April McLaughlin
Louisburg,KS
Summary
Highly skilled and motivated RN with background in leadership, critical care, vascular access, surgery, and coordinating physician's clinic and surgery. Demonstrates skills in communication, delegation, maintaining sterile environments, assisting medical teams, and managing patient care before, during, and after surgery. Strengths include impressive communication abilities, exceptional organizational skills, and attention to detail. Previous work has positively contributed to increasing team efficiency and enhancing patient safety standards. Committed to improving patient care and fostering a positive work environment through effective leadership, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
O.R. Circulator
Saint Luke's South Surgery Center
Overland Park, KS
03.2023 - Current
- Verifies correct identification of patient before beginning any procedure.
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations within the operating suite environment.
- Provides assistance with transfer and positioning of patients onto the OR table safely.
- Prepares operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment, and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Ensures all surgical instruments and equipment were properly sterilized and organized for accessibility.
- Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Maintains accurate documentation of the patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Back up lead/resource, RN. Distributes assignments to staff RNs, agency RNs, and techs to meet the needs of the OR. Delegates tasks among staff appropriately, according to their qualifications. Provides aid to staff where needed.
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Trident Care
Overland Park, KS
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided patient education and support regarding vascular access devices.
- Assessed, monitored and troubleshooted patients with central venous catheters.
- Performed dressing changes on vascular access sites to maintain patency.
- Managed the insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter lines, peripheral IVs, and midline catheters using ultrasound.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients receiving therapy through a vascular access device.
- Reported any adverse events or complications related to the use of the device immediately to the physician.
- Educated healthcare staff, patients and families on infection control practices as well as proper technique for flushing, priming and maintaining their vascular access device.
Surgical Scheduler Coordinator
Surek Plastic Surgery
Overland Park , KS
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
- Interviewed patients to complete case histories and intake forms.
- Maintained surgical schedule by monitoring changes in patient needs, doctor schedules, and facility resources.
- Assisted surgeons with pre-operative preparation such as obtaining consent forms and gathering necessary documents.
- Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
- Resolved any conflicts that arose between surgeon's schedules, patient requests, and hospital policies.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice, or referring callers to the surgeon. Requesting appointments and prescriptions as needed.
- Initiated treatments, such as wound dressing changes, suture removal, and pulling of surgical drains.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed patient's physical and emotional condition on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices related to critical care management.
- Managed PA catheters and arterial lines, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, EKG interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Implemented advanced life support techniques and interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
RN Case Manager/Charge RN
Kansas City Hospice
Overland Park, KS
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Identified medical equipment and supplies needed by patient; arranged for delivery and set up as appropriate.
- Attended weekly case conferences to review current cases and develop treatment plans for new admissions.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership skills when coordinating with medical providers on appropriate vascular access device to place in critically and chronically ill pediatric patients.
- Assessed, monitored and troubleshooted patients with central venous catheters.
- Performed dressing changes on vascular access sites to maintain patency.
- Managed the insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters, peripheral IVs, and midlines with ultrasound.
- Identified potential risks associated with long-term use of VADs and developed strategies for prevention and minimization.
- Provided guidance and education to floor staff nurses on infection control practices, while managing VADs.
- Provided support to patients' families by addressing any questions or concerns they may have about their child's treatment plan.
- Demonstrated exemplary teamwork during the placement of a vascular access device in a pediatric patient.
Critical Care Charge RN
North Kansas City Hospital
Kansas City , MO
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Provided clinical leadership and oversight to nursing staff, including delegating tasks.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nurses on the unit, ensuring appropriate coverage at all times.
- Collaborated with the house supervisor on bed assignments for new and transferring patients.
- Served as a resource hospital-wide, responding to all STEMI, trauma, and stroke activations in the emergency department, as well as STAT calls and codes called throughout the remaining units in the hospital.
- Participated in house-wide bed meeting.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Implemented advanced life support techniques and interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and modify individualized care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05-2010
Skills
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient and Family Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Physician Collaboration
- Surgical Preparation
- Hospital Pre-Screenings
- Postoperative care
- Surgical Procedure
- Critical Care/Critical Thinking
- BLS/ACLS
Timeline
O.R. Circulator
Saint Luke's South Surgery Center
03.2023 - Current
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Trident Care
01.2023 - 10.2023
Surgical Scheduler Coordinator
Surek Plastic Surgery
10.2022 - 10.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 11.2022
RN Case Manager/Charge RN
Kansas City Hospice
01.2020 - 05.2022
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Critical Care Charge RN
North Kansas City Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
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