April Reynolds
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Southern California , CA
03.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by monitoring amniotic fluid index and interpreting and tracking fetal heart monitor readings, identifying irregular fetal heart rate readings and uterine contraction patterns and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Triaged and evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Moreno Valley, CA
03.2009 - 08.2011
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
Comprehensive Care Registered Nurse
County Of Orange
Orange , California
02.2007 - 03.2009
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Inland Valley Medical Center
Wildomar , California
06.2006 - 12.2008
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Moreno Valley, CA
05.2004 - 06.2006
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Science in Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Arts in Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2011
Associate of Arts - Nursing Science
Mt. San Jacinto Community College
Menifee, CA05.2004
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision Making
- Care Coordination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Management
- Case management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Client needs assessments
Certification
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
OB Ultrasound Certification
Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
American Red Cross Tiffany Circle
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2011 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2011 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2009 - 08.2011
Comprehensive Care Registered Nurse
County Of Orange
02.2007 - 03.2009
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Inland Valley Medical Center
06.2006 - 12.2008
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Masters of Science in Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Arts in Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Nursing Science
Mt. San Jacinto Community College