April Yeagle BSN,RN, MEDSURG-BC
Yardley,PA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Capital Health Hopewell, specializing in high-quality patient care and patient through-put. Expert in IV insertion and phlebotomy, alongside exceptional mentorship abilities. Demonstrates leadership in managing complex patient cases, ensuring optimal outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for enhancing patient education and support, embodying compassion and clinical expertise. Holds ANCC MEDSURG-BC certification, underscoring a commitment to excellence in medical-surgical nursing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Capital Health Hopewell
09.2015 - Current
- Serves as RN in charge of busy observation unit, while overseeing patient admissions and appropriate interdisciplinary department admissions.
- Delivers high level of quality care to diverse populations with numerous patient diagnoses while overseeing unit's practices and procedures per policy.
- Trains and coaches new nurses on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes. Serves as a preceptor to all new hires and resumes role as mentor for newer nurses.
- Documents assessments, treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered in Cerner EMR.
- Provides skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients as well situations impacting safety and security on unit.
- Offers exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and provides education and support to those with chronic conditions.
- Manages patients recovering from medical, surgical and cardiac procedures as well as acute strokes.
- Communicates with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies for improved patient outcomes.
- Evaluates patient histories, medications, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educates patients and caregivers of discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, disease management, and follow up importance.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills. Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance that cultivates camaraderie. Builds positive and trustworthy relationships with team members, patients and family members.
- Helps team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Kennedy Health System
03.2011 - 03.2015
- Managed critically ill patients in step down ICU with variety of complex illnesses and comorbidities.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
Registered Nurse
Starlight Pediatric Home Care
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided care to preterm infants, children and young adults with varied acuity levels and complex diagnoses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Educated and assisted family members and caregivers on patient care instructions, medications and interventions.
- Built trusting and lasting relationships with clients and their families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01-2001
Skills
- Admission/discharge coordination
- Chart review/clinical judgement expertise
- Precepting/mentorship
- Nursing staff leadership/charge nurse
- Physical assessments and documentation
- IV insertion and phlebotomy expertise
- Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
- Health and wellness education expertise
- Medication and IV drug administration
- Diabetes and insulin management and education
- Direct nursing care/wound care management
- Ventilator/tracheotomy care
- NG/foley catheter placement and maintenance
- Gastro-enteral nutrition and TPN management
- ANCC MEDSURG-BC
Certification
ANCC MEDSURG-BC exp 9/29
American Heart Assosciation ACLS exp 9/2025
American Heart Association BLS exp 9/2026
NIHSS exp 11/2025
New Jersey Board of Nursing 26NR14516300 exp 5/31/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Capital Health Hopewell
09.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Kennedy Health System
03.2011 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Starlight Pediatric Home Care
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Temple University
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