April Valentin
Leola,Pa
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration, wound care, and direct patient support. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and relationship building. With years of experience in direct patient care and team leadership, I am dedicated with streamlining care processes and implementing infection control best practices to ensure patient safety and comfort. I am IV Certified through Omni Care and have completed the requirements of the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse known for effective medication administration and patient assessments. Strong focus on infection control and wound care management, ready to contribute to quality patient care and streamlined healthcare operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Garden Spot Village
New Holland, PA
11.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in wound care and management, promoting healing and preventing infections.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Assist residents with ADLs and resident centered care.
- Maintained IVs and site management, administering IV medication
- Charge nurse holding direct supervisory authority over CNAs managing assignments, oversee patient care quality, provide mentorship and resolve conflicts.
- Mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency in care delivery operations.
- Implemented best practices in infection control, contributing to a safer healthcare environment.
- Advocated for patient needs, fostering strong relationships between patients and healthcare providers.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Penn Medicine, Lancaster General Health
Lancaster, Pa
10.2010 - 03.2018
- Managed medication preparation and dispensing in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Supervised inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of pharmaceuticals.
- Trained and mentored junior pharmacy technicians on best practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication regimens and resolve discrepancies.
Personnel Apprentice
United States Air Force
Dover, DE
09.2007 - 09.2013
- * Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
- * Assisted with the management of the unite personnel management roster.
- *Processing incoming assignment request and scheduling new members of the wing for in-processing with the Newcomers Flight.
- *Issued Identification cards for members of all branches of the military, family members, federal civil service employees and base contractors with security clearances.
Education
Certificate - Dementia
National Council of Certified Dementia Practioners
New Holland, PA01-2026
Certificate - Essentials of Infusion Therapy
Omnicare of Northwest Ohio
New Holland, PA10-2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Health And Science Practical Nursing
Willow Street, PA09-2019
Diploma - Certified Pharmacy Technician
YTI Career Institute
Mechanicsburg, PA2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- ADL assistance
- Preventive care
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Intravenous medications
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Patient support
- Point Click Care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Garden Spot Village
11.2019 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Penn Medicine, Lancaster General Health
10.2010 - 03.2018
Personnel Apprentice
United States Air Force
09.2007 - 09.2013
Certificate - Dementia
National Council of Certified Dementia Practioners
Certificate - Essentials of Infusion Therapy
Omnicare of Northwest Ohio
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Health And Science Practical Nursing
Diploma - Certified Pharmacy Technician
YTI Career Institute