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April Carroll

Lucerne Valley

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in emergency care, consistently achieving exceptional patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Skilled in effectively managing critical situations and making valuable contributions to life-saving interventions. Proficient in patient assessment and trauma response, dedicated to providing high-quality care and ensuring the well-being of every individual encountered.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Desert Valley Hospital
04.2024 - 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse

Desert Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Responsible for accurate and prompt patient assessments
  • Documentation
  • Reporting patient conditions
  • Observation and interpretation of continuous cardiac monitoring
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
  • Understanding telemetry protocols and procedures
  • Responding to arrhythmias and other cardiac emergencies

Emergency Room Technician

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District
10.2016 - 11.2023
  • Operate cohesively alongside nurses, doctors, and other hospital staff
  • Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
  • Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Ontario, CA
08.2023

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Emergency care
  • Trauma nursing
  • Patient safety

Certification

  • California Registered Nurse License
  • BLS
  • ACLS | PALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Desert Valley Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Desert Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - 04.2024

Emergency Room Technician

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District
10.2016 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
April Carroll