April White
Nashville,TN
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
WhitesCreek Health and Rehab
Nashville, TN
02.2021 - Current
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
- Reviewed medical charts to ensure accuracy of documentation and appropriateness of orders.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans for patients.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
ShiftMed
Nashville , TN
10.2018 - Current
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for new nurses starting at the facility by providing guidance on proper protocols and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient encounters in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through observation of clinical indicators such as pain level, breathing rate or laboratory values.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families emotionally.
- Assessed safety risks in the home environment such as fall hazards or improper use of medical equipment.
Registered Nurse (Clinical Educator/Infection Control Nurse
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Nashville , TN
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Rolled out newly established standards to direct patient care staff and provided educational opportunities to promote development of staff members.
- Performed equipment demonstrations covering tools and provided operational guidance.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted by students concerning their experience with teaching methods or course content.
- Mentored new faculty members in instruction techniques and assessment procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Essential School Of Nursing
Miami FL01-2022
LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Hartsville, TN08-2018
Skills
- Electronic health record
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Staff training
- Clinical documentation
- Healthcare management
- Emergency response
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Infection control techniques
- Healthcare compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Psychiatric assessment
- Mental health counseling
- Self-awareness
- Substance abuse treatment
- Motivational interviewing
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety planning
- Crisis intervention
- Protocol compliance
- IV management
- Delegation and motivation
- Care coordination
- Pain management
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE FL : RN9640633
- REGISTERED NURSE TN: 275336
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Clinical Educator/Infection Control Nurse
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
01.2022 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor
WhitesCreek Health and Rehab
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
ShiftMed
10.2018 - Current
- REGISTERED NURSE FL : RN9640633
- REGISTERED NURSE TN: 275336
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Essential School Of Nursing
LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology