April Salminen
Billings,MT
Summary
Registered Nurse with more than eight years of diverse clinical experience in acute care, rehabilitation, and perioperative nursing, including leadership experience as a Team Lead. Skilled in supervising workflow, coordinating multidisciplinary care, mentoring staff, and promoting high-quality patient outcomes. Recognized for strong communication, clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with patients, providers, and healthcare teams. Passionate about improving access to care and supporting community health initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Surgery Plus
Intermountain Healthcare
Billings, MT
06.2019 - 04.2026
- Served as Team Lead, supervising daily workflow and supporting nursing staff in a fast-paced outpatient surgical department.
- Coordinated patient care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments and medication reconciliation to ensure safe patient care.
- Assisted with staff education, problem-solving, and prioritization of patient flow.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards, organizational policies, and patient safety initiatives.
- Provided compassionate patient education and advocacy throughout the surgical experience.
Registered Nurse- New Hope Rehab
St. Vincent Healthcare
Billings, Montana
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Delivered nursing care for patients recovering from complex medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions.
- Developed individualized plans of care with physicians, therapists, case managers, and nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease management, medications, and discharge planning.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care to improve patient outcomes and successful transitions home.
- Promoted patient safety while managing multiple complex patient needs.
Registered Nurse
Advanced Care Hospital of Montana
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for medically complex patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated changes to providers.
- Supported patients and families through education and discharge planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montana State University
Billings, MT12-2016
Skills
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Staff Mentoring & Coaching
- Care Coordination
- Community Health
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Workflow Prioritization
- Conflict Resolution
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- PALS
References
Lora Eastwood, RN
Clinical Peer and Nursing School Classmate (11 years)
Phone: (406) 371-3455
Stacie Hanson, RN
Registered Nurse Colleague, Surgery Plus (7 years)
Phone: (406) 694-7254
Carol Zygmond, RN
Registered Nurse Colleague, Surgery Plus (7 years)
Phone: (406) 690-4565
Leadership Highlights
· Team Lead in high-volume surgical department
· Mentored new nursing staff
· Prioritized patient flow and staffing needs
· Collaborated with physicians and department leadership
· Promoted quality improvement and patient safety
· Recognized for leadership potential as Charge Nurse at New Hope Rehab
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Surgery Plus
Intermountain Healthcare
06.2019 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse- New Hope Rehab
St. Vincent Healthcare
06.2017 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Advanced Care Hospital of Montana
01.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montana State University