April Vandiver, MSN, RN, PCCN
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across eight-year career history. Maintains a unit operating at peak efficiency with a focus on providing high quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Promote a productive and supportive work environment
- Reduced turnover rate and increased employee engagement by implementing unit based initiatives that included staff participation thereby increased sustainability.
- Productivity and LMAT oversight
- Review data to ensure the effectiveness of patient care.
- Streamlined nursing operations for efficiency and quality improvement by conducting regular audits and addressing areas of concern.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Provide patient care on Cardiac and Intermediate Care units
- Administer and monitor critical drips
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Utilized as Relief Charge Nurse on Neuro IMC & CVSU
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Interim Nurse Manager
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Promote a productive and supportive work environment
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining a high standard of clinical competency.
- Productivity analysis and payroll
- Review data to ensure the effectiveness of patient care.
- Promoted a culture of safety through consistent enforcement of policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines within the nursing unit.
- Served as a liaison between nurses, physicians, and administration to address any concerns or issues impacting patient care and staff satisfaction.
- Contributed to the development of departmental goals and objectives aligned with organizational mission and vision statements.
- Facilitated effective communication among nursing team members through regular staff meetings, huddles, and written correspondence.
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Supervised clinical and non-clinical staff on a forty-seven-bed unit
- Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams, facilitating collaborative care for patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by promoting teamwork and addressing conflicts swiftly and professionally.
- Collaborated with Nurse Manager to develop staff schedules that maintained appropriate staffing levels while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by regularly evaluating feedback and implementing improvements based on their input.
- Oversaw clinical documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for necessary resources to support quality patient care.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching where needed to promote professional development.
- Promote a productive and supportive work environment
- Apply evidence-base healthcare practices and nursing standards
Charge Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Supervised clinical and non-clinical staff on a forty-seven-bed unit
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Continually updated clinical knowledge by attending conferences, seminars or webinars related to Charge Nursing competencies.
- Educate Nurses and Patient Care Technicians on proper care techniques and medications.
Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Provide patient care pre/post cardiac catheterization and pre-open heart
- Administer and monitor critical drips
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing Administration -
University of Alabama
Huntsville, AL08.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05.2016
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Data Gathering
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Supervision
- Compliance Oversight
- Staff Leadership
- Staff Development
- Team building
- Effective communication
Awards
- Outstanding Allied Health Student
- Outstanding Honors in Nursing
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2021
Interim Nurse Manager
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2019
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
Charge Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
04.2018 - 01.2019
Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
06.2016 - 04.2018
Master of Science in Nursing Administration -
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Georgia