April Stephens
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a 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 and respectful attitude. Currently focused on pursuing my Bachelors degree in Nursing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Cardiology /Clinic LVN
UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
02.2016 - Current
- Effective May 2023, I was promoted to the role of Charge Nurse for the Interventional Cardiology team after obtaining my Registered Nursing license.
- Assist physicians during peripheral vascular ablations.
- Coordinated discharge planning including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services, and patient education.
- Coordinating and scheduling interventional, vascular, electrophysiology procedures, and pre diagnostic testing.
- Provided pre-cardiac procedure instructions, patient education on proper self care post procedure.
- Assessed, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients. Collaborate with physicians on patient's symptoms and treatments.
- Implemented time management while performing triage assessments, gathering medical history, vital signs, and medication reconciliation.
- Performing EKGs, glucose checks, and INR checks.
- Performing device checks such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders.
- Precepting and mentoring new nurses and medical assistants on proper technique, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Alamo Surgery Center
San Antonio, TX
11.2011 - 02.2016
- Implemented time management while performing triage assessments, gathering medical history, vital signs, and medication reconciliation.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Provided patient education on women's health care conditions.
- Preformed vaginal and abdominal ultrasounds.
- Proficient at initiating IVs.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX05-2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX08-2011
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Data Collection
- Patient Monitoring and assessments
- Intake and discharge
- Call triaging
- Patient education and counseling
- Emergency Response
- Appointment Scheduling
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Cardiology /Clinic LVN
UT Health San Antonio
02.2016 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Alamo Surgery Center
11.2011 - 02.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
St. Philip's College