April Vaillancourt
Midland,MI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
MyMichigan Medical Center
Midland, MI
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
- Assisted in developing budgets, staffing plans and resource allocations for the nursing unit.
- Maintained records of staff attendance, payroll and other personnel data.
- Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
- Instructor for our Patient Care Technician program.
- Lead for yearly Skills day Event
- Afterhour's Triage Nurse Supervisor
- United Way Lead for medical center team
Office Medical Nurse
MyMichigan Medical Center
Midland, MI
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Managed and completed Prior Authorizations for patient tests and medications.
Patient Care Technician
MyMichigan Medical Center
Midland, MI
02.2012 - 05.2018
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or other as needed.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Health Care
Saginaw, MI
05.2010 - 02.2012
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
Midland, MI04-2018
High School Diploma -
Bay City Western
Bay City, MI06-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Pre Requisitions
Delta College
Bay City, MISkills
- Decision-Making
- Patient Chart Review
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Pharmacy Coordination
- Nurse Team Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Hiring and Terminations
- Prior Authorizations
- Clinical Instruction
- Patient education
- Corrective action planning
Affiliations
- Enjoys being outdoors such as camping, swimming, gardening, and playing with my three boys.
- Nursing excellence award in 2020
Certification
Bachelor of Nursing License
BLS Certification
Accomplishments
Career Advancement from Office Medical Nurse to Registered Nurse Supervisor
Policy Committee Member for current organization
Proud Committee Chair Member for are local Boy Scouts of America Troup
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
MyMichigan Medical Center
11.2021 - 08.2024
Office Medical Nurse
MyMichigan Medical Center
05.2018 - 11.2021
Patient Care Technician
MyMichigan Medical Center
02.2012 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Health Care
05.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
High School Diploma -
Bay City Western
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Pre Requisitions
Delta College
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