April Washington
Lexington,KY
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Aya Healthcare, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective patient education. Proven ability in medication administration and critical care, leading to a significant reduction in patient falls. Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills foster a collaborative environment for high-quality patient outcomes. Two time Daisy Award recipient and been nominated over 6 times.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and medication management.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies for patient care.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Led nursing team in achieving compliance with safety regulations and accreditation standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Kentucky Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2017
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and medication management.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies for patient care.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Led nursing team in achieving compliance with safety regulations and accreditation standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway University
Midway, KY04.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- Personal care needs
- Chest pain management
- HIPAA education
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Managing deadlines
- Preventive health
- Seizure management
- Feeding assistance
- At-risk patient care
Accomplishments
Daisy award recipient
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Kentucky Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway University
Certification
ACLS, BLS, PALS