April Young
Huber Heights,OH
Summary
Dynamic CVOR Registered Nurse with Kettering Health Dayton, skilled in preoperative preparation and intraoperative monitoring. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and compassionate care. Adept at implementing infection control practices, ensuring safety, and fostering collaboration within surgical teams to optimize operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVOR Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Dayton
08.2021 - Current
- Administered direct patient care in cardiovascular operating room, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare for procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Educated patients and families on surgical processes and recovery plans, fostering informed decision-making.
- Implemented infection control measures during procedures to minimize risk and enhance outcomes.
- Optimized surgical team efficiency by maintaining proper sterile techniques and ensuring timely instrument availability.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing expert CVOR nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Charge nurse
- Unit council member
- Assisted in the development of nursing protocols to streamline pre-operative assessments and post-operative care.
RN Floor Nurse
Kettering Health Dayton
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Administered patient care, including medication administration and vital signs monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and health management strategies.
- Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
RN Supervisor
Western Medicine
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and integration into the team.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- Managed staffing schedules, optimizing resources to meet patient care demands effectively.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional growth.
- Developed training programs focused on best practices in patient care and safety procedures.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
Certified Medical Assistant
Western Medicine
10.2008 - 07.2019
- Administered patient care procedures, ensuring adherence to safety and health regulations.
- Assisted healthcare providers with examinations and procedures, enhancing patient comfort and cooperation.
- Managed patient scheduling and follow-up communications, improving appointment efficiency.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems, ensuring data integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2024
Skills
- Preoperative preparation
- Cardiovascular surgery assistance
- Intraoperative monitoring
- Surgical patient care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Infection control practices
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
Accomplishments
CNOR
Scrub training/ currently in RNFA program
Certification
- CNOR 08-2025
Timeline
CVOR Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Dayton
08.2021 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Kettering Health Dayton
04.2020 - 08.2021
RN Supervisor
Western Medicine
07.2019 - 04.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Western Medicine
10.2008 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University