April Meador
Doniphan,MO
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, excelling in crisis intervention and mental health evaluations. Proven ability to administer medications effectively while ensuring patient safety through strong clinical judgment and compassionate care. Committed to fostering therapeutic environments and enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration and education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to identify patient needs and treatment goals.
- Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Lead crisis intervention efforts to de-escalate situations and promote patient safety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
08-2026
- 3.7 GPA
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
05-2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Mental health evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
Maryville University of Saint Louis - Master of Science, Nursing Practice
Central Methodist University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing Practice