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April Vaughn

Madisonville

Summary

Dedicated RN Floor Nurse at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, skilled in critical care nursing and compassionate patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork. Adept at utilizing clinical judgment to implement care plans and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, fostering a safe and supportive environment for patients and families.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Floor Nurse

Deaconess Gateway Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Utilized EPIC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
  • Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
  • Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
  • Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in ICU environment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
  • Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.

LPN

Gifted Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.

LPN

Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation
11.2020 - 10.2022
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.

Education

Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Madisonville, KY

LPN -

Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY

Associate of Applied Science -

Henderson Community College
Henderson, KY

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Indianapolis, IN
06-2025

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • Physical assessments
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Discharge planning
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Nonviolent crisis intervention
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Basic life support
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • CPR certification
  • Direct patient care
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Critical care nursing
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Intake and discharge
  • Cardiac monitors

Timeline

RN Floor Nurse

Deaconess Gateway Hospital
01.2023 - Current

LPN

Gifted Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2023

LPN

Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation
11.2020 - 10.2022

Madisonville North Hopkins High School

LPN -

Madisonville Community College

Associate of Applied Science -

Henderson Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

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