April Watson
Bristol,Tennessee
Summary
I would describe myself as a very hardworking nurse and also very dedicated to my passion in nursing. I first started my nursing career as a pediatric nurse in the hospital setting and from there I went to be a nurse in Labor and Delivery. After completing my job in L&D I then started being a school nurse in the Wise County area. I worked for Ballad as a home health intake coordinator and I also go out into the work field and provide patient care in the homes on a needed basis. I then left my job as I moved to Bristol, Tn where I was hired by HMG as an urgent care nurse. During my time at urgent care I have got to experience a wide range of health care services. I go above and beyond to make sure each patient is treated equally and receive the best quality of care possible. I have been a nurse for eighteen years and love what I do and the impact I make on my patients and their families.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Scrub Nurse
Wellmont Health System
- I started most days out in the OR assisting with cesarean sections as a scrub nurse for the doctor, also I worked one on one with the moms delivering babies which I absolutely loved
- I loved my job but there was a point in it when it was bad it bothered me to where I would take it home
- I resigned after having a baby pass away during a c section
Pediatric Nurse
Norton Community Hospital
- I provided care for pediatric patients which included starting IV's, giving oral medications and I can say that it was so rewarding being able to see what a difference I could make when providing the care needed to the patients
- I have and always will provide the best possible care that I can to my patients
Home Health Intake Coordinator
Ballad Home Health
- My responsibilties include accepting patient referrals for home health from hospitals and doctors offices which includes checking patient insurance and arranging for nursing to go into the home and provide patient care
- I also will go out into the patients home to provide care when the office is short staffed which I highly enjoy because I get to put a face with a name that I worked on in the office
School Nurse
WISE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- I provided care to student who required daily medications and those who required emergency care
- There was also times that I provided care to staff
LPN
Holston Medical Group
01.2022 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
Nursing -
Wise County Career Technical Center
Wise, VaSkills
- Allscripts
- Nursing Experience
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Documentation accuracy
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Healthcare regulations
- Medication knowledge
- Healthcare regulatory standards
- Professionalism in Practice
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clinical Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Training staff
Timeline
LPN
Holston Medical Group
01.2022 - Current
Nursing -
Wise County Career Technical Center
Scrub Nurse
Wellmont Health System
Pediatric Nurse
Norton Community Hospital
Home Health Intake Coordinator
Ballad Home Health
School Nurse
WISE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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