April Seeley
Coxs Creek,KY
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive experience in emergency care, skilled in patient assessment, collaboration, and critical care. Proven ability to coordinate emergency response efforts and educate patients and families on treatment options.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Common Spirit/CHI
Bardstown, Kentucky
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify urgent medical needs and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on medical conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge instructions.
- Administered intravenous therapies and injections following established protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts, ensuring efficient triage and patient flow in high-pressure situations.
- Assisted with diagnostic procedures and provided support to physicians during emergency interventions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on emergency department protocols and best practices.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
RN, PACU
Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Administered post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient comfort and safety during recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions, responding promptly to any changes.
- Evaluated pain management strategies and administered medications as prescribed.
RN Staff Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care and treatment planning.
- Documented patient assessments, care plans, and progress notes accurately and timely.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Implemented infection control practices to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
RN, Emergency Department
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify urgent medical needs and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
RN Case Manager
VNA Health Group
Louisville, KY
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Utilized problem solving skills to assess complex medical situations and formulate appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, medications, and progress notes in accordance with agency policies.
- Conducted regular follow up visits with patients in order to evaluate progress towards goals set forth in their care plan.
RN
Fresenius Dialysis
Louisville, KY
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
RN Staff Nurse
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, Ky
08.2003 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care and treatment planning.
- Documented patient assessments, care plans, and progress notes accurately and timely.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Implemented infection control practices to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Educated patients on post-discharge care and self-management of chronic illnesses.
LPN Charge Nurse
Beverly Healthcare
Louisville, KY
07.1999 - 07.2003
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spencerian
Louisville05-2010
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Spencerian
Louisville06-1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Patient assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency response
- Care plan development
- Post-anesthesia care
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Common Spirit/CHI
10.2024 - Current
RN, PACU
Norton Audubon Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2024
RN Staff Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 12.2022
RN, Emergency Department
University of Louisville Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2022
RN Case Manager
VNA Health Group
10.2017 - 03.2018
RN
Fresenius Dialysis
07.2014 - 10.2017
RN Staff Nurse
Norton Healthcare
08.2003 - 06.2014
LPN Charge Nurse
Beverly Healthcare
07.1999 - 07.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spencerian
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Spencerian
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University