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April Stephens

Wellington,TX

Summary

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinic LVN

Collingsworth Family Medicine
04.2022 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • PA's involving CT, MRI, US and medication.

LVN Floor Nurse

Childress Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 04.2022
  • Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on med-surg floor.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
  • Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

Home Health LVN

Bluebonnet Home Health And Hospice
03.2013 - 09.2019
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

Education

Vocational - Nursing

Clarendon College
Clarendon, TX
12.2012

Skills

  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Physical Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Wound Care
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Documenting Intake
  • EMR / EHR
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Immunization Administration
  • Vital Signs

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinic LVN

Collingsworth Family Medicine
04.2022 - Current

LVN Floor Nurse

Childress Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 04.2022

Home Health LVN

Bluebonnet Home Health And Hospice
03.2013 - 09.2019

Vocational - Nursing

Clarendon College

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