April Dawn Knight
Jenkinsburg,GA
Summary
With a proven track record at Medical Center Navicent, I excel in patient management and medical assessment, enhancing care plans and outcomes. My leadership in nursing staff and expertise in HIPAA compliance have significantly improved patient satisfaction and privacy standards. Skilled in both direct nursing care and patient education, I bring a comprehensive approach to healthcare delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Retreat Nursing Home
03.2007 - 07.2008
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Jasper Memorial Hospital
03.2007 - 07.2008
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Navicent Health
04.2003 - 07.2008
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients 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.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Macon State College
Macon, GA06.2003
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Management
- Medical assessment
- Lab result interpretation
- Care Planning
- Chart updating
- Discharge coordination
- Appointment Scheduling
- Supply Restocking
- Mobility Assistance
- ADL Assistance
- IV management
- Precepting
- Wound Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient Evaluation
- Care Plan Development
- Direct nursing care
- Documenting vitals
- Patient education and counseling
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Patient Discharge
- Personal care needs
- Medication and IV administration
- Breastfeeding education
- Licensed RN
- Intake and discharge
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Newborn care
- IV drug therapy management
- HIPAA Education
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Medication Distribution
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Retreat Nursing Home
03.2007 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse
Jasper Memorial Hospital
03.2007 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Navicent Health
04.2003 - 07.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Macon State College
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