April Scruggs
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
License Practical Nurse with demonstrated experience in a clinical setting with the ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Experienced with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills with a positive attitude to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bordeaux Long Term Care
02.2006 - 10.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported needs of 11 residents under long-term care
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hartsville
Hartsville, TN12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN12.2018
Nursing - Nursing Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN05.2017
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- ADLs Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Counting Narcotics
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Assisting Physicians
- EMR Systems
- Chronic Disease Management
- Documenting Incidents
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
01.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bordeaux Long Term Care
02.2006 - 10.2019
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hartsville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nashville State Community College
Nursing - Nursing Education
Trevecca Nazarene University