April Moyer
BSN, RN
State College,PA
Summary
BSN, RN skilled in the principles, procedures, methods and techniques of nursing and healthcare. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills that support consistent, compassionate care of patients and family. Creative, diligent and dedicated to excellence. Currently looking for employment in the San Diego, CA area.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Director of Nursing
Hospice Of The South Coast
San Diego , California
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 20-person staff to direct patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Evaluated work performance of 20 personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Colorado Palliative And Hospice Care
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2021 - Current
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Primary Home Health Care
Colorado Springs, United States
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Nurse Case Manager
Interim Hospice
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed and modified patient care plans and lead interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Motivated and supervised CNA's and LPN's in delivering quality patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Aphresis Nurse
The American Red Cross
Baltimore , MD
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Performed apheresis collections according to established procedures, guidelines and contracts.
- Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and workstation in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Nurse Case Manager
Casa De La Pa Hospice
Sierra Vista, AZ
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 12.2019 - 04.2022
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Cochise College
Douglas, AZ 08.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
Patient Education
undefinedCertification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Hospice Of The South Coast
07.2022 - 01.2023
Basic Life Support
07-2022
Genetic, Genomics and Genethics for Nursing, American Museum of Natural History
07-2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Colorado Palliative And Hospice Care
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Primary Home Health Care
04.2021 - 08.2021
Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Basic Certificate
04-2021
End of Life Nursing Consortium, Palliative Care Certificate
10-2020
Nurse Case Manager
Interim Hospice
08.2020 - 04.2021
Aphresis Nurse
The American Red Cross
04.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
12.2019 - 04.2022
Nurse Case Manager
Casa De La Pa Hospice
06.2019 - 11.2019
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Cochise College
08.2017 - 05.2019
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