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April Smith

April Smith

Greenville,NC

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse With twenty nine years of direct patient care experience; five of those years as a certified nursing assistance. My experience is broad; including med/surg, orthopetics, progressive care, step down, rehabilitation, and prison nursing.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

RN 3

ECU HEALTH
06.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Travel RN @ JFK Medical in West Palm Beach, FL

Nomad Health
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
  • Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.

Float Pool Staff Nurse

Clevelend Clinic Indian River Memorial Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

RN Supervisor

Lawnwood Medical Center
06.2016 - 12.2016

Night RN supervisor. Oversaw nurses and CNA's in a 40 bed rehabilitation facility.

  • Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
  • Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.

Contract Travel RN

Staffing Medical USA
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Executed clinical skills such as IV insertion, wound care management, and medication administration accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed high-stress emergency situations calmly while prioritizing appropriate interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress in electronic health records systems.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

RN Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse

Sebastian River Medical Center
12.2009 - 04.2015
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and delegating responsibilities.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
06.2000

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Geriatric Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Precepting
  • Patient Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Licensed RN
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Patient Evaluation
  • High level of autonomy
  • Wound Care
  • Acute care expertise
  • ADL Assistance
  • Patient care planning
  • Diabetes management
  • Vaccine administration
  • Hospice Care
  • Taking vitals
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Emergency Care
  • Tracheostomy Care

Timeline

RN 3

ECU HEALTH
06.2021 - Current

Travel RN @ JFK Medical in West Palm Beach, FL

Nomad Health
01.2021 - 04.2021

Float Pool Staff Nurse

Clevelend Clinic Indian River Memorial Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2021

RN Supervisor

Lawnwood Medical Center
06.2016 - 12.2016

Contract Travel RN

Staffing Medical USA
04.2015 - 06.2016

RN Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse

Sebastian River Medical Center
12.2009 - 04.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Indian River State College
April Smith