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April Sosa

Columbus

Summary

Dynamic Field Nurse with extensive experience for 14 years excelling in chronic disease management and care coordination. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and provide holistic support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in wound care, catheter care, drain care and medication administration, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and trust with patients and families. Knowledgeable about EMR charting and provide quality-focused care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Nurse

1st Texas Home Health
05.2014 - Current
  • Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Triage symptoms, provide first-line care, and collaborate with physicians on treatment decisions.
  • Deliver skilled nursing care to patients with complex medical needs in home settings, including wound care, administer injections, manage IV therapy, and chronic disease management.
  • Develop and update care plans; educate patients and families on safe medication use, diagnoses and self-care.
  • Work independently, managing schedules and responding to urgent needs without on-site supervision.
  • Provide emotional support, advocacy, and holistic care to patients, maintaining dignity and trust.


Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Columbus Community Hospital
07.2012 - 05.2014
  • Performed care to medical-surgical adult and pediatric patients. Conducted as an outpatient nurse when needed. Accurately maintained patients' records and developed a suitable course of action based on patient-specific needs.
  • Administered medications and monitored responses. Documented appropriately.
  • Prepared for and assisted physicians during examinations and bedside treatments.
  • Provided a broad range of nursing care in areas such as catheters, nasogastric tubes, jejunostomy tubes, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes, ostomies, chest tubes, drains, wound care, telemetry, and IV and central lines.
  • Coordinated nursing care on 33 bed medical-surgical unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with all departments.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

Staff Nurse, Medical Unit

St.Joseph Regional Health Center
06.2011 - 07.2012
  • Performed a broad range of general nursing care in areas such as catheters, chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomy care, wound care and IV/central line care.
  • Administered medications and observed/documented the response.
  • Precepted new and experienced registered nurses.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Patient Care Technician

St.Joseph Regional Health Center
11.2010 - 06.2011
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and intact and outtake, and answering calls.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Performed clerical duties.
  • Experience in medical, telemetry, oncology and critical care unit.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Lubbock, TX
05-2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Blinn College
Bryan, TX
05-2011

Skills

  • Care coordination
  • Chronic disease management
  • Post-surgical care
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Catheter care, wound care, medication administration
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • BLS

Timeline

Field Nurse

1st Texas Home Health
05.2014 - Current

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Columbus Community Hospital
07.2012 - 05.2014

Staff Nurse, Medical Unit

St.Joseph Regional Health Center
06.2011 - 07.2012

Patient Care Technician

St.Joseph Regional Health Center
11.2010 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Science Center

Associate of Science - Nursing

Blinn College

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