April Hamlin Cain
Jasper,Alabama
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
RN-Clinical Care Coordinator
University of Alabama Hospital
10.2018 - Current
- Neurosurgery Clinic in TKC
- Stephen Yance-Manager Lori Mehaffery-Director
- Clinical Care Coordinator for Cranial Neurosurgeons and multiple APPs
- Manage all portal communication for my assigned cranial surgeons along with their Apps, prep for clinic, obtain all imaging and records prior to appointments, complete all paperwork associated with cranial group of patients, obtain pathology slides on previous brain surgeries from outside facilities, propose medication prescriptions as well as imaging orders to appropriate APPs, draft letters to INS or other entities as needed, assist in any way to ensure clinic performs smoothly
- Current Salary: $91,646
- Respond promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns via patient portal.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Adjunct Clinical RN Instructor.
Bevill State Community College, Dr. Melissa Mays
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Clinical instructor for a group of nursing students at UAB’s UNSN (8th Floor) demonstrating, managing and providing nursing procedures, patient education, Quality staff communication between student and staff member as well as assisting students to meet their clinical objectives
- Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes, and clinical logs.
- Salary: $29/hour
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
RN, Critical Care
Neuro ICU Larry Dean
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Staff RN in a very busy 36 bed level 1 trauma Neuro ICU performing primary care of 2 medically complex patients with multiple drips and invasive lines.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Documented work in Impact and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
RN Case Manager
Alacare Home Health and Hospice, Jennifer Massey
08.2012 - 11.2015
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- For 5 branches in south Alabama every weekend from Friday at 5pm to Monday at 8am receiving up to 330 calls a weekend requiring multiple follow ups with different disciplines and education to both patient and families all while keeping up to date call logs for each branch.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Gentiva Home Health
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health Care
04.2010 - 07.2011
- Weekend RN providing care and admission process to new home health patients, extended wound care needs and those patients returning from the hospital in the Tuscaloosa, Hale, and Pickens County areas.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Gentiva Home Health Services
07.2009 - 04.2010
- For home health patients in the Cullman and Blount counties providing education, medication management, and wound care management.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
RN, Critical Care
St. Vincent’s Hospital Downtown
07.2004 - 07.2009
- Surgical ICU Baylor dayshift RN managing 2 patients with multiple co-morbidities
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit Full Time dayshift providing fast paced care immediately following surgery for all age groups.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Walker Regional Medical Center
04.2004 - 07.2004
- Team Nursing with LPN and CNA for up to 12 patients on medical-surgical floor
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN Staff Nurse-Vascular Surgery
University Of Alabama Hospital
06.2003 - 04.2004
- Staff/Charge RN on busy vascular floor responsible for up to 7 patients with multiple diagnoses and wounds.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Midsouth Home Health
10.2002 - 06.2003
- For up to 30 patients managing all aspects of care.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
RN, Critical Care Trauma Surgical ICU
Druid City Hospital, DCH
06.2001 - 10.2002
- Charge RN for 16 bed Trauma Surgical ICU, responsible for up to 3 critically ill patients
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
RN, Critical Care. Neuro ICU
Carraway Methodist Medical Center
08.2000 - 06.2001
- RN in 12 bed Neuro ICU in a level 1 trauma center performing primary care for critically ill patients
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN, Critical Care. Trauma Surgical ICU
DCH
07.1998 - 08.2000
- Staff RN in Trauma Surgical ICU for critically ill patients from step down to ICU patients performing primary care with an LPN to assist with baths and labwork.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
RN, Critical Care. Neuro ICU
Baptist South, Carla Davis
10.1997 - 06.1998
- Staff (new) RN in 6 bed Neuro ICU
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN Staff Nurse
Pickens County Medical Center
11.1995 - 10.1997
- LPN until 1997 then RN on 40 bed medical surgical floor with all age groups.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Grad School - Nursing Informatics
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBSN -
University of Alabama
08.2016
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Call Triaging
Additional Information
- Bevill State Community College, Jasper and Fayette campuses 1994-1997, & 2014-2015 Licensed Practical Nurse in 1995 Registered Nurse with Associate’s degree in 1997, Certifications , Alabama Registered Nurse license #1-083948 expires 12/31/2024
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical RN Instructor.
Bevill State Community College, Dr. Melissa Mays
09.2020 - 03.2021
RN-Clinical Care Coordinator
University of Alabama Hospital
10.2018 - Current
RN, Critical Care
Neuro ICU Larry Dean
11.2015 - 10.2018
RN Case Manager
Alacare Home Health and Hospice, Jennifer Massey
08.2012 - 11.2015
Home Health RN Case Manager
Gentiva Home Health
07.2011 - 08.2012
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health Care
04.2010 - 07.2011
Home Health RN Case Manager
Gentiva Home Health Services
07.2009 - 04.2010
RN, Critical Care
St. Vincent’s Hospital Downtown
07.2004 - 07.2009
RN, Medical-Surgical
Walker Regional Medical Center
04.2004 - 07.2004
RN Staff Nurse-Vascular Surgery
University Of Alabama Hospital
06.2003 - 04.2004
Home Health RN Case Manager
Midsouth Home Health
10.2002 - 06.2003
RN, Critical Care Trauma Surgical ICU
Druid City Hospital, DCH
06.2001 - 10.2002
RN, Critical Care. Neuro ICU
Carraway Methodist Medical Center
08.2000 - 06.2001
RN, Critical Care. Trauma Surgical ICU
DCH
07.1998 - 08.2000
RN, Critical Care. Neuro ICU
Baptist South, Carla Davis
10.1997 - 06.1998
RN Staff Nurse
Pickens County Medical Center
11.1995 - 10.1997
Grad School - Nursing Informatics
University of Alabama At Birmingham
BSN -
University of Alabama
Sewing
Martha Pullen licensed serger Instructor.
Sewing
Martha Pullen licensed serger Instructor.
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