April Moore
Levittown,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at DaVita, specializing in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Accomplished in developing effective treatment plans that advocate for patient needs, leading to improved health outcomes. Proficient in medication administration and regulatory compliance, fostering strong relationships with families and healthcare teams. Committed to enhancing patient care through innovative solutions and teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita
Newtown, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained accurate records concerning patient's condition, response to treatment, medications administered.
- Assessed patient's progress toward desired outcomes during each visit and notified physician when necessary.
- Provided continuous evaluation of patients' health status, including monitoring of vital signs and laboratory tests.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Instructed patients on self-care techniques related to dialysis treatment, such as aseptic technique for catheter care, fluid management and nutrition.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Facility Administrator
DaVita
Radnor, PA
08.2011 - 09.2023
- Surveyed facility to maximize safety and security.
- Enforced tenant and vendor compliance with insurance requirements and coordinated claims.
- Coordinated and managed facility operations, including maintenance of building systems, equipment and supplies.
- Established department goals and deadlines.
- Supervised staff members assigned to various departments within the facility in order to ensure efficient workflow processes are being followed.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in order to maintain harmonious working relationships throughout the organization.
- Assisted with onboarding new employees by providing training materials and resources.
- Monitored employee attendance records in order to determine if there is excessive absenteeism or tardiness that needs addressing.
- Analyzed data from monthly reports and identified areas where improvements can be made in terms of cost savings or increasing efficiency.
- Prepared and reviewed operational reports and schedules to drive accuracy and efficiency.
- Assisted with budgeting activities for the facility, including forecasting expenses, tracking revenue streams and monitoring costs associated with running the facility.
- Oversaw hiring processes such as interviewing candidates and making recommendations on who should be hired based on their qualifications.
- Conducted performance reviews for staff members on an annual basis in order to identify areas where improvement is necessary.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Acute Dialysis Nurse
DaVita
Philadelphia, PA
01.2010 - 08.2011
- Monitored patient progress during treatment and documented all findings accurately.
- Provided care to acutely ill patients on dialysis treatments in a hospital setting.
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Adhered to policies regarding safety protocols, emergency management and disaster preparedness plans.
Registered Nurse
Holy Redeemer Hospital
Meadowbrook, PA
06.2006 - 12.2009
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Identified potential safety risks in the ICU environment and took appropriate action to mitigate those risks.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05-2006
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Treatment planning
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Regulatory compliance
- Time management
- Team management
- Patient care planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Family and patient support
- Patient consultation
- Medical recordkeeping
- Infection control measures
- Follow-up calls
- Care plan development
- Staff supervision
- Reporting and documentation
- EMR systems
- Lab result interpretation
- Case management
- Evaluations
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient relations
- Patient evaluation
Certification
- BLS certified, current.
- ACLS certified, current.
Accomplishments
- Awarded DaVita's "Shining Star"
Experienced Dialysis RN
- 15 years of dialysis experience in multiple areas/modalities including: Inpatient hemodialysis, Facility Administrator/management, in-center hemodialysis and most recently in peritoneal dialysis.
- Performs monthly education and training of new peritoneal dialysis patients and their care givers as applicable.
- Versed in company's Policy & Procedures, Infection control, access management, vaccinaitons.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita
09.2023 - Current
Facility Administrator
DaVita
08.2011 - 09.2023
Acute Dialysis Nurse
DaVita
01.2010 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse
Holy Redeemer Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
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