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April Dixon
Registered Nurse
Mattoon,IL
Summary
Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. 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
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA Supervisor
Crest Health Care
01.2022 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care
Nurse intern
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Effectively communicated with multidisciplinary teams during shift changes to ensure seamless continuity of care.
Business Owner/Operator
Lakeson Construction LLC
02.2016 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Built and deployed operational procedures, training programs and administrative systems to handle needs.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
Construction Superintendent
Euroclydon
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for Type work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
- Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
- Enhanced company development initiatives by solving complex issues and suggesting corrective action.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
Education
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Management
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL05.2023
Associate Of Applied Arts - Construction Technology
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.2022
Associates In Art - General Studies
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.2020
ADN - Registered Nursing
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL 08.2024 - Current
Skills
- Team Bonding
- Staff Development
- Customer Service
- Best Practice Implementation
- Staff Management
- Schedule Management
- Team Coordination
- Document Control
- Schedule Oversight
- Workflow Planning
- Office Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Generating Schedules
- Medical and Nursing Coordination
- Leadership
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Critical care
Tracheostomy care
Patient discharge
Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to 2 patients in CVICU environment.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid sick leavePaid time offHealthcare benefits401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingQuote
Everything in life is just for a while.
Philip K. Dick
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Interests
Vacationing, reading, boating
Timeline
Nurse intern
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2025 - Current
ADN - Registered Nursing
Lake Land College
08.2024 - Current
CNA Supervisor
Crest Health Care
01.2022 - Current
Construction Superintendent
Euroclydon
08.2020 - 01.2021
Business Owner/Operator
Lakeson Construction LLC
02.2016 - Current
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Management
Lake Land College
Associate Of Applied Arts - Construction Technology
Parkland College
Associates In Art - General Studies
Parkland College
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