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April Stephens

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, TX
05.2023

License in Vocational Nursing - Nursing

St. Phillips College
San Antonio, TX
08.2011

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
April Stephens