April Stoelzel
Suwanee,GA
Summary
Board Certified Registered Nurse, with sixteen years of clinical experience in adult cardiac care. Skilled at the development and implementation of quality and performance improvement projects, while leading and inspiring team members to pursue excellence in their delivery of patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital Forsyth
2016.08 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients post cardiac event and/or procedure, ensuring comprehensive support was provided throughout their participation in the Cardiac Rehab program.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, continuing education opportunities and team building events.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and clinical interventions in line with current guidelines.
- Served as a liaison between clinical staff and administration to address concerns and optimize workflows.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits of clinical records, procedures, and environment of care.
- Streamlined documentation processes, reducing administrative workload for clinicians and improving efficiency.
- Designed targeted interventions in response to data-driven evaluations of existing programming, optimizing resources towards areas most critical for positive outcomes.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to provide and maintain quality patient equipment and IT support.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Increased client satisfaction by fostering a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment where patients could share in their experiences with other patients and staff.
- Led initiatives aimed at promoting mental health awareness within the department and program through educational classes and self care programs.
- Identified staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for entire staff.
- Facilitated hiring of qualified personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Optimized scheduling processes that promoted efficient use of time in order to maximize clinician availability for direct patient contact.
- Mentored junior staff members in clinical best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Staff Nurse, CVICU
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
2012.04 - 2016.07
- Performed various nursing interventions such as the management of life supporting patient equipment, vasoactive IV medications, invasive line management, etc.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Staff Nurse
CVICU, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
2008.01 - 2012.01
- Staff nurse in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, with specialized training in the care of patients post open heart surgery, specifically LVAD implantation and heart transplants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emory University, NHW School of Nursing
2008
Skills
- Staff Development
- Patient Advocacy
- Performance Monitoring
- Problem Identification
- Team Supervision
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Process Improvements
- Patient Relations
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital Forsyth
2016.08 - Current
Staff Nurse, CVICU
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
2012.04 - 2016.07
Staff Nurse
CVICU, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
2008.01 - 2012.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emory University, NHW School of Nursing
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