Years of Combined Clinical Experience
Hi, I’m
April Warren DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner/Hospital Director
Minot,ND
Summary
Patient centered, tenacious and highly organized clinical leader with more than 28 years of combined clinical experience. Skilled problem solver and communicator with a strong commitment to integrity and ethics. Caring and enthusiastic professional with a proven history of leading successful teams to achieve high quality patient outcomes.
Overview
28
8
Certificates
Work History
Mountrail County Medical Center
Critical Access Hospital Director/Director of Nursing-Emergency Department
8 2023 - 3 2024
Job overview
- Provided day to day oversight of hospital and emergency department operations.
- Provided supervision and oversight to 25+ employees with 24/7 on call availability for support and guidance.
- Increased staff retention and reduction of travel nurse utilization.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and quarterly meetings.
- Streamlined processes, created efficient workflows and revised/created policies.
- Led accreditation efforts with successful CMS survey in November of 2023.
- Reduced operating expenses by negotiating contracts with vendors.
- Implemented Avel Ecare telemedicine for behavioral health and EMS prehospital services.
- Developed proposals and secured funding for RN staff to become board Certified in Emergency Nursing (CEN).
- Served as member of medical staff with hospital provider privileges and provided clinical care by assisting in emergency department and hospital.
Minot Health Clinic
Clinic Director/Family Nurse Practitioner
03.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Hired qualified personal and provided supervision and leadership to clinical team.
- Streamlined clinic operations for increased efficiency through staff training and process improvements.
- Promoted supportive work environment by fostering teamwork and open communication among staff members.
- Facilitated and completed provider credentialing.
- Developed innovative and creative marketing solutions.
- Performed patient assessments and ordered/interpreted diagnostic tests and established treatment recommendations.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to facilitate comprehensive care.
- Participated in community presentations to promote awareness and utilization of clinical services.
Trinity Health Behavioral Health Division
Advanced Practice Provider/Behavioral Health Division Lead
Job overview
- Served as primary agent to facilitate first line of communication between Advanced Practice Providers (APP) and organizational leadership.
- Provided recommendations to create workflow efficiencies and policy revisions upon evaluation of systematic processes.
- Interpreted data from Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores and Press Ganey reports.
- Produced analysis questions and offered recommendations to optimize patient satisfaction and quality outcomes.
- Assisted in recruiting new advanced practice providers.
- Mentored new and existing APPs within behavioral health division.
- Held quarterly or as needed meetings with each behavioral health division APP.
- Provided clinical consultation to inquiring colleagues regarding complex cases.
- Maintained and shared up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through participation in ongoing professional development.
Trinity Health Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
Behavioral Health Family Nurse Practitioner/Consultant Liaison
10.2017 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Served as primary safety consultant to all departments in main hospital and emergency department.
- Performed comprehensive initial and follow up assessments to patients experiencing diverse etiologies to include delirium, depression, psychosis, suicide ideation or status post suicide attempt.
- Provided comprehensive clinical recommendations to include diagnostic testing, cardiac monitoring and treatment options.
- Ensured safety of high-risk patients by completing involuntary emergency holds or involuntary mental health and/or chemical dependency committals, as appropriate.
- Incorporated successful de-escalation interventions with high-risk patients to maintain safety.
- Provided daily follow up care to patients to assess evaluation of psychiatric stability, mental status, medical stability and therapeutic response to interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Coordinated care with psychiatrist and other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced patient care delivery methods within practice setting.
- Participated in hospital committees to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Served as preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development within behavioral health setting.
Minot State University-Department of Nursing
Chief Nursing Administrator/Department Chair/Assistant Professor
08.2020 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Provided supervision to both nursing programs to include BSN and 100% online RN to BSN completion program.
- Provided leadership, supervision and recommendations to 24 faculty & staff and 240+ nursing students.
- Developed and presented budget presentations based upon departmental and program delivery needs.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental needs and goals.
- Led successful state and national accreditation efforts, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and guidelines.
- Collaborated and presented nursing program information to key stakeholders, community organizations, alumni, donors and student prospects.
- Secured additional $300,000+ in funding for nursing scholarships.
- Increased student enrollment rates for both nursing programs through targeted advertising strategies and stakeholder networking.
- Facilitated and secured grant funding totaling $246,000 with Governor's Emergency Education Relief Grant to facilitate simulation expansion due to COVID-19.
- Served as primary project lead and coordinated construction renovation to redesign and significantly expand two nursing simulation classrooms.
- Implemented bi-annual White Coat Ceremony for students entering nursing program with funding secured from American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
- Served as academic partnership liaison between Minot State University and Trinity Health securing $1.25 million in funding from Trinity Health to promote “Nursing for the Future” initiative.
Serenity Health Solutions Clinic/April Warren FNP-C, PLLC
Founder/Chief Operating Officer
08.2013 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Established successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and systems, leading to increased productivity.
- Oversaw financial management activities to include budget management and forecasting.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain business growth.
- Conducted credentialing and renewals for all providers.
- Drove revenue growth by launching new products and services.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to facilitate successful collaborative care models.
- Provided business consultation and conducted meetings with prospective private practice owners.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations while maintaining ethical business practices at all times.
April Warren FNP-C, PLLC
Behavioral Health/Family Nurse Practitioner
08.2013 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Provided comprehensive mental health intake examinations to patients ages 8 to adults.
- Ordered appropriate diagnostic tests to exclude potential medical etiologies, while conducting referrals to primary care as needed.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient assessments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Collaborated and coordinated clinical care with onsite individual therapist for all dual service patients.
- Developed strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes to facilitate comprehensive care.
Trinity Health Inpatient Behavioral Health & Addictions/Detox Unit
Locum Family Nurse Practitioner
09.2016 - 1 2017
Job overview
- Performed initial comprehensive medical and behavioral health assessments to inpatient psychiatric and detox patients.
- Managed new and existing medical concerns by ordering/interpreting diagnostic testing and establishing appropriate treatment options.
- Provided daily rounding and follow up care to inpatient psychiatric and detox patients ensuring therapeutic progression.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Created individualized safety plans and prioritized medical stability of psychiatric patients in locked seclusion and/or restraint.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by participating in regular team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Maintained high professional standards by adhering to ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and organizational policies.
Dakota Boys And Girls Ranch & Dakota Family Services Clinic
Behavioral Health, Family Nurse Practitioner
03.2010 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Served as primary safety consultant for Minot, Fargo and Bismarck youth residential treatment centers.
- Served as primary clinical provider on call 24/7, offering clinical guidance to ensure safety and appropriate management of complex high-risk situations.
- Provided initial comprehensive behavioral health assessments and follow up care to outpatient clinic patients ages 10 to adult and at risk residential youth ages 10-18.
- Ordered appropriate diagnostic tests to include laboratory and cardiac monitoring for specific psychotropic medications and/or to exclude medical etiologies.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinated comprehensive care with members of interdisciplinary team.
Trinity Health Emergency/Trauma Center
Emergency Department, Family Nurse Practitioner
09.2009 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Served as a Nurse Practitioner in a 12 bed, Level II trauma center and sole tertiary hospital serving a 100-mile radius with North Star helicopter service availability.
- Independently evaluated patients in 8 bed overflow unit and/or worked collaboratively with physicians within main emergency department.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients of all ages presenting with emergent and non-emergent conditions to include assessment, ordering/interpreting diagnostic testing, evaluation and treatment response.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Performed various clinical procedures to include splinting, suturing, incision/drainage and minor foreign body removals.
- Formulated treatment recommendations to guide admission or discharge plan of care.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
Education
University of MaryBismarck, ND
Doctor of Nursing Practice-Organizational Leadership
08.2018 - 2020.05
University of MaryBismarck, ND
Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
08.2006 - 2008.05
MedCenter One College of NursingBismarck, ND
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
08.2002 - 2004.05
National Rural Health Association
from Rural Health Chief Nursing Officer Certification
06.2024
Skills
Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-ND Board of Nursing
Timeline
Clinic Director/Family Nurse Practitioner
Minot Health Clinic
03.2023 - 08.2023
Chief Nursing Administrator/Department Chair/Assistant Professor
Minot State University-Department of Nursing
08.2020 - 02.2022
University of Mary
Doctor of Nursing Practice-Organizational Leadership
08.2018 - 2020.05
Behavioral Health Family Nurse Practitioner/Consultant Liaison
Trinity Health Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
10.2017 - 02.2023
Locum Family Nurse Practitioner
Trinity Health Inpatient Behavioral Health & Addictions/Detox Unit
09.2016 - 1 2017
Founder/Chief Operating Officer
Serenity Health Solutions Clinic/April Warren FNP-C, PLLC
08.2013 - 12.2020
Behavioral Health/Family Nurse Practitioner
April Warren FNP-C, PLLC
08.2013 - 12.2020
Behavioral Health, Family Nurse Practitioner
Dakota Boys And Girls Ranch & Dakota Family Services Clinic
03.2010 - 03.2014
Emergency Department, Family Nurse Practitioner
Trinity Health Emergency/Trauma Center
09.2009 - 01.2014
University of Mary
Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
08.2006 - 2008.05
MedCenter One College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
08.2002 - 2004.05
Critical Access Hospital Director/Director of Nursing-Emergency Department
Mountrail County Medical Center
8 2023 - 3 2024
Advanced Practice Provider/Behavioral Health Division Lead
Trinity Health Behavioral Health Division
National Rural Health Association
from Rural Health Chief Nursing Officer Certification
Professional Organizations Memberships
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners- Member
- North Dakota Nurse Practitioner’s Association -Member
- North Dakota Organization of Nurse Leaders-Member
- American Hospital Association-Member
- National Rural Health Association-Member
- American Nurses Association-Member
- Doctors of Nursing Practice-Member
- Epsilon Sigma Kappa Rho-Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing Member
Professional Organizations Memberships
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners- Member
- North Dakota Nurse Practitioner's Association -Member
- North Dakota Organization of Nurse Leaders-Member
- American Hospital Association-Member
- National Rural Health Association-Member
- American Nurses Association-Member
- Doctors of Nursing Practice-Member
- Epsilon Sigma Kappa Rho-Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing Member
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