April Zuniga Trejo
Henderson,NC
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate bilingual nurse committed to delivering exceptional patient care through effective communication and empathetic support. I have a proven track record of mentoring staff and improving patient discharge planning to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. I am seeking to transition to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to provide critical care. My mission is to enhance recovery outcomes and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest quality of care during vulnerable moments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Adult Pre-op
Duke University Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Focus on fostering positive interactions and creating a collaborative environment.
- Create a warm, supportive atmosphere to ensure patients feel safe and comfortable before and after surgery.
- Maintain flexibility with scheduling and job assignments to meet patient needs in multiple perioperative areas.
- Evaluate patients to identify contraindications prior to anesthesia or surgery.
- Review and confirm that consent forms, history and physical (H&P), and lab test results are present in the chart before procedures.
- Administer and document medications as ordered by the physician.
- Peripheral IV insertion and maintenance
- Reinforce and clarify the physician's instructions and explanations of procedures to patients and companions.
- Provide patient education throughout all phases of the hospital experience.
- Monitor, record, and report any symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Care Unit
Duke University Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated nursing staff, managing daily assignments and patient flow.
- Managed the daily patient census, prioritizing and coordinating care
- Served as the primary point of contact for patient care issues, ensuring efficient and effective resolution during shifts.
- Mentored and trained new staff members on unit protocols, clinical best practices, and electronic health records.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
- Provided high-quality, direct patient care to pre-and post-surgical patients, performing assessments, administering medications, and educating patients on discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and surgical sites, rapidly identifying and intervening in emergent situations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Equipped patients, family, and caregivers with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, NC12-2022
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC05-2021
Associate of Science -
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, North Carolina, NC05-2021
Associate of Arts -
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, North Carolina, NC05-2017
High School Diploma -
Vance County Early College
Henderson, NC05-2017
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Mentoring new staff
- Compassionate patient care
- Effective patient discharge planning
- Procedure preparations
- Medication and IV administration
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
- 4 Patient's Champion Awards (November 2021- present)
- 2 DAISY Award, (September 14, 2022-present)
- Clinical Nurse II, August 29, 2022
Certification
North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Registered Nurse (July 2021)
- Nurse Aide II (August 2020)
- Nurse Aide 1 (May 2019)
American Heart Association
- ACLS/BLS (November 2024)
Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program
- Clinical Nurse II (July 2022)
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Adult Pre-op
Duke University Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgical Care Unit
Duke University Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Vance-Granville Community College
Associate of Science -
Vance-Granville Community College
Associate of Arts -
Vance-Granville Community College
High School Diploma -
Vance County Early College