April Cosentino

Patient-focused ED Tech with over 10 years of experience in the acute hospital setting. Expert in patient care and thrives working as part of team to treat wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments. Dependable student nurse with hands-on experience in direct patient care, on track to graduate with ADN in nursing.

• ACLS/ PALS/ BLS
• NIHSS
• EMT

Medical-Surgical (192 hrs) Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, 08/2023 - 12/2023, 

• Cared for clients in medical-surgical, telemetry, progressive care, critical care, and emergency departments. Proficient in head-to-toe physical assessment, vital signs, wound care, starting IV's, medication administration (oral, injection, IV piggyback, IV fluids), EMR documentation, assistance with ADL's, reviewing the medical record and implementing physician orders such as: diet, insertion/removal of indwelling urinary catheters, and tracking intake/output. Also, adapt easily to changes in acuity and prioritize care to ensure safety.

Obstetrics (96 hrs) Kaiser San Diego Medical Center, 01/2023 - 05/2023

• Assist in monitoring vital signs, conducting assessments, and performing prenatal tests. Supporting women during labor and delivery, providing pain management techniques, monitoring fetal well-being, and assisting with childbirth. Conducting postpartum assessments and providing care for both mother and newborn, including breastfeeding support and education. Monitoring postpartum recovery, managing postpartum complications, and ensuring the well-being of the mother and infant. Assisting in pediatric examinations, procedures, and treatments. Educating parents and caregivers on child health, nutrition, and safety. Monitoring and managing pediatric patients with acute illnesses, chronic conditions, or injuries.

Medical-Surgical (120 hrs) Tricity Medical Center, 01/2023 - 03/2023

• Cared for clients in the acute rehab, ortho, medical-surgical, OR, and telemetry floors. Proficient in head-to-toe physical assessment, vital signs, wound care, medication administration (oral, injection, IV piggyback, IV fluids), EMR documentation, assistance with ADL's, reviewing medical record and implementing physician orders such as: diet, insertion/removal of indwelling urinary catheters, and tracking intake/output.

Medical-Surgical (96 hrs) Tricity Medical Center, 10/2022 - 12/2022

• Participated in care of patients in acute rehab, ortho, medical-surgical, OR, and telemetry floors. Proficient in head-to-toe physical assessment, vital signs, wound care, medication administration (oral, injection, IV piggyback, IV fluids), EMR documentation, assistance with ADL's, reviewing medical record and implementing physician orders such as: diet, insertion/removal of indwelling urinary catheters, and tracking intake/output.

• Cerner PowerChart
• Citrix
• Cerner FirstNet
• Microsoft Office
• Pyxis
• Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)
• Epic

Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation, Volunteer, 12/2023 & 04/2024, I volunteered for these events in the role of performing EKG's for youth ages 12 to 25, to screen for heart abnormalities.