April McAfee
Smithville
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at North Mississippi Health Services, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Known for compassionate care and effective communication, I enhance patient satisfaction and safety while mentoring new staff. Proven ability to manage complex cases and foster strong patient relationships, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Health Services
02.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Health Services
07.2014 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS12-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Health Services
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Health Services
07.2014 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
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