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april shaver

Summerville,Georgia

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Unit Nurse

Advent Health Redmond
Rome, Floyd
09.2019 - Current
  • Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Prioritize health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
  • Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.

Facility Supervisor

Lookout Mountain Community Services
Summerville, Georgia
02.2017 - 05.2020
  • Provided ongoing training and mentorship for [Job title]s to ensure productivity and efficiency of the ward.
  • Performed health assessments and designed specialised treatment plans.
  • Promoted dignity, safety and independence for service users .
  • Ensured patient safety, performing pre-admission assessments to prevent perioperative morbidity.
  • Drove continuous improvement in healthcare delivery, conducting and using nursing research.
  • Guaranteed patient safety by evaluating clients, assessing physical and mental symptoms for drug interactions and side effects.
  • Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients.
  • Directed psychoeducation to enable families and patients to cope with diseases.

Field Nurse

Floyd Home Care
Rome, Georgia
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Performed home visits for clients and patients.
  • Provided wound care, medication management and health promotion to patients receiving at-home care.
  • Evaluated ability of existing care plans to cater to complex patient needs, implementing changes as necessary.
  • Visited patients for in-home visits to provide routine personal and medical care.
  • Shared and championed best practices to elevate care delivery.
  • Prioritize dignity and compassion to provide highly regarded end-of-life care.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate cohesive care for patients.

Unit Supervisor

Pruitt Healthcare
Rome, Georgia
08.2016 - 10.2017
  • Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
  • Directed work of laborer's and specialist team members to produce quality results.
  • Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
  • Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
  • Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
  • Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.

Nurse

Oakview Health and Rehabilitation
Summerville, Georgia
02.2016 - 08.2016
  • Involved and educated family and carers in best care practices for older adults.
  • Administered and recorded prescribed medications following recommendations and guidelines.
  • Respected and supported cultural and religious practices of patients.
  • Provided up-to-date clinical advice, support and training to junior colleagues and other staff.

Server/Manager

Jim's Family Restaurant
Summerville, Georgia
09.2003 - 02.2016
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Supported long-term business need strategies by recording customer feedback to shape operational improvements.
  • Greeted guests pleasantly and professionally, promoting positive customer experiences from arrival to departure.
  • Checked menus to verify current selection availability, updating accordingly to avoid customer disappointment.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2020 - 06.2022

A-Levels - Registered Nursing

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, Alabama
08.2016 - 08.2019

Diploma of Higher Education - Licensed Practical Nursing

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, Georgia
08.2013 - 12.2015

Skills

  • Ethical decision-making
  • Complex medical care
  • Adult acute and critical care
  • Outstanding communication
  • Charting and reporting
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Performance management
  • Patient care management
  • Care model development
  • Individual mentoring
  • Discussion facilitation
  • Compassionate bedside manner
  • Syllabus development

Timeline

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Western Governors University
01.2020 - 06.2022

Unit Nurse

Advent Health Redmond
09.2019 - Current

Field Nurse

Floyd Home Care
08.2018 - 05.2019

Facility Supervisor

Lookout Mountain Community Services
02.2017 - 05.2020

Unit Supervisor

Pruitt Healthcare
08.2016 - 10.2017

A-Levels - Registered Nursing

Gadsden State Community College
08.2016 - 08.2019

Nurse

Oakview Health and Rehabilitation
02.2016 - 08.2016

Diploma of Higher Education - Licensed Practical Nursing

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
08.2013 - 12.2015

Server/Manager

Jim's Family Restaurant
09.2003 - 02.2016

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