Frances Avril
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Registered nurse skilled in psychological interventions and crisis management, consistently demonstrating resilience and proficiency in high-pressure environments. Compassionate individual highly skilled in developing and implementing patient-care plans, administering medication, and monitoring and recording patient progress. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. 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 challenging t patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Treasure Coast Hospice
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health
Childrens of Alabama Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Established strong therapeutic relationships with patients through active listening and empathetic communication
- Assisted with crisis management interventions during episodes of acute distress or agitation
- Collaborated closely with psychiatrists to ensure appropriate medication management based on individual patient needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to behavioral health patients.
- Promoted patient safety and well-being by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Assessed and reported changes in patients'' mental status, working closely with the treatment team to appropriately adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Palm Gardens of Port Saint Lucie
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases and provide input regarding appropriate course of action
- Provided comprehensive case management services to a diverse patient population, including assessment of patients' needs and development of individualized care plans
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in interacting with patients, families and other healthcare providers
- Identified patients at risk for adverse outcomes during the transition from one level of care or setting to another
Registered Nurse-Hospice
Treasure Coast Hospice
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Provided care as needed to terminally ill patients including wound care, chest tube care, pain management through subcutaneous and IV sites, foley catheter insertion and care and various treatments
Reigistered Nurse-Orthopedics
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Applied effective communication techniques when interacting with patients and families
- Demonstrated the ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment
- Assisted in providing patient care, including administering medications, treatments and performing diagnostic tests
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Fortis Institute
03.2017
Skills
- Psychological Interventions
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Direct Supervision
- Restraint Techniques
- Medication Management
- Long-Term Care
- Intramuscular Injections
- IV Administration
- Telephone Triage
- EMR Systems
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Languages
Creole
Timeline
RN
Treasure Coast Hospice
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health
Childrens of Alabama Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Palm Gardens of Port Saint Lucie
02.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse-Hospice
Treasure Coast Hospice
09.2019 - 09.2021
Reigistered Nurse-Orthopedics
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Registered Nurse
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Fortis Institute
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