APRIL TANKSLEY
Kosciusko,MS
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering 2.5 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 2.5 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
MS Home Care
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mid Delta Home Health & Hospice
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services to medical surgical patients.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and promptly addressing patient concerns.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathetic listening, and prompt resolution of issues.
- Improved quality of care with thorough documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal treatment plans and positive patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail while conducting head-to-toe assessments on medical surgical patients.
- Expedited recovery times by implementing appropriate wound care measures and providing timely pain management.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments, ensuring proper execution of orders for better patient outcomes.
- Minimized potential medication errors by verifying orders and carefully administering prescribed therapies as directed by physicians.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Utilized [Software] and [Software] to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Medical
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate and timely medical assistance during clinic visits.
- Improved the efficiency of clinic operations through diligent record-keeping and documentation of patient information.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring their comfort throughout the clinic visit.
- Assisted healthcare providers in conducting examinations and administering treatments for optimal patient outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations in all aspects of documentation and communication.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication regarding their treatments, medications, and follow-up appointments.
- Conducted initial patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories to inform healthcare providers'' decision-making processes.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately and safely, monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effects.
- Aided in reducing appointment wait times by efficiently scheduling patients according to provider availability and clinical urgency levels.
- Optimized clinic workflow by triaging incoming phone calls related to appointment scheduling, prescription renewals, test results inquiries among others.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Attala County Nursing Center
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Kosciusko, MS07.2021
General Studies -
Kosciusko Senior High School
Kosciusko, MS05.1999
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Physical Assessment
- Transcribing Orders
- Emergency Response
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse -2.5 years
- CPR Training -
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
MS Home Care
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mid Delta Home Health & Hospice
01.2023 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Medical
02.2022 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Attala County Nursing Center
09.2021 - 02.2022
Nursing - Nursing
Holmes Community College
General Studies -
Kosciusko Senior High School
- Licensed Practical Nurse -2.5 years
- CPR Training -
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