April Litsey
Lebanon
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with six years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care units. Highly skilled in Critical Thinking while demonstrating leadership skills that drive patient outcomes while sustaining care objectives. Seeking to take next career step with respected organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Springview Hospital
Lebanon
06.2017 - Current
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Taylor County Regional Medical Center
Campbellsville
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Registered Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
LPN
Cedars of Lebanon Nursing Facility
Lebanon
06.2004 - 08.2015
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Louisville, KY10.2014
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Central Technical College
Danville , KY08.2004
Skills
Monitor Telemetry
Monitor and Titrate IV Medications
Care for Patient on Mechanical Ventilator
Insert NG, OG, and Foley Catheter
Admit/ Discharge patient
Communicate with members of entire health care team
Thoroughly assess patient from head to toe
Timeline
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Springview Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Taylor County Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
06.2015 - 03.2017
LPN
Cedars of Lebanon Nursing Facility
06.2004 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Central Technical College