April Stephens
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Currently focused on earning a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UT Health Science Center San Antonio / Cardiology
05.2023 - Current
- Implement time management while intaking patients by obtaining vital signs, weight, medication reconciliation, and performing EKGs
- Provided pre-cardiac procedure instructions and teaching to patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Collaborated with physicians on patient symptoms and treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinating and scheduling interventional cardiac, vascular and electrophysiology procedures
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assist physician during vascular procedures using sterile technique.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
UT Health Science Center San Antonio / Cardiology
02.2016 - 05.2023
- Implement time management while intaking patients by obtaining vital signs, weight, medication reconciliation, and performing EKGs
- Provided pre-cardiac procedure instructions and teaching to patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Collaborated with physicians on patient symptoms and treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinating and scheduling interventional cardiac, vascular and electrophysiology procedures
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assist physician during vascular procedures using sterile technique.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Alamo City Surgery Center
11.2011 - 02.2016
- Intake patients by obtaining vital signs, weight, and medication reconciliation and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on women’s health care issues.
- Uphold infection control protocol
- Performed vaginal and abdominal sonograms
- Proficient in initiating IV’s
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Participated as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
Education
RN-Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX05.2023
License in Vocational Nursing - Nursing
St. Phillips College
San Antonio, TX08.2011
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Assessment / Intake and discharge
- Precepting
- Data Collection
- Emergency Response
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Performing EKGs
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Time Management
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR Certification, 2033
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification, 2023
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UT Health Science Center San Antonio / Cardiology
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
UT Health Science Center San Antonio / Cardiology
02.2016 - 05.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Alamo City Surgery Center
11.2011 - 02.2016
RN-Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
License in Vocational Nursing - Nursing
St. Phillips College
- American Heart Association CPR Certification, 2033
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification, 2023
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