APRIL PAYTON
Sylacauga,AL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 17 years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high- pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced medical, critical, and emergency medicine settings. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection, and performance metrics. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development. Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing/ Educator
Bullock County Hospital
Union Springs, AL
10.2019 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss patient status, census changes, and patient complaints or concerns
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, patient, and families
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions, including medical and business department issues
- Recruited, hired, and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 55-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 150-200 employees across more than 8-10 departments
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory, and local, state, and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration, and general liability
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
Registered Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Cared for patients in ICU, ED, and medical units supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs.
Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Cared for patients in ICU and ED units, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs.
Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis
Sylacauga, AL
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Administered comprehensive dialysis treatment to wide range of patients, including indigent and low- income patient populations
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability
- Precepted new dialysis nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Assistant Director of Emergency Services
Jackson Hospital
Montgomery, AL
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Supported care objectives by devising and implementing effective structures to track performance and assess compliance with specifications agency response strategies
- Investigated practical and theoretical issues facing emergency services and identified effective resolutions
- Maximized throughput, patient satisfaction, and staff efficiency by development and implementing optimized care models
- Improved realization of organizational objectives by effectively communicating department goals, organizational objectives, and industry trends
- Maintained current understanding of local, state, and federal guidelines for emergency response
- Resolved patient care problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional client support
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Supported care objectives by devising and implementing effective structures to track performance and assess compliance with specifications.
Registered Nurse
Amedysis
Sylacauga, AL
11.2010 - 08.2011
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures, and discharge equipment unavailability
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Flexchoice Staffing Baptist Health System
Birmingham, AL
01.2008 - 11.2010
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Cared for patients in ICU and ED units, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Southern Care Hospice
Sylacauga, AL.
12.2006 - 01.2008
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures, and discharge equipment unavailability
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
ICU, Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Cared for patients in SICU unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Central Alabama Community College
2006
Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Team building
- Budgets
- Operational improvement
- Process improvement
- Critical and Trauma care
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient education, management, and advocacy
- Quality assurance
- Strong clinical judgment
- Business operations
Certification
BLS/CPR Certified
ACLS Certified
TNCC Certified
PALS Certified
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing/ Educator
Bullock County Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center
03.2019 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
10.2017 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis
11.2015 - 10.2017
Assistant Director of Emergency Services
Jackson Hospital
09.2012 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
Amedysis
11.2010 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse
Flexchoice Staffing Baptist Health System
01.2008 - 11.2010
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Southern Care Hospice
12.2006 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
ICU, Brookwood Medical Center
06.2006 - 06.2007
Associate of Applied Science -
Central Alabama Community College
BLS/CPR Certified
ACLS Certified
TNCC Certified
PALS Certified
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