RN/Manager/Director
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Cabot, AR ***** 501-***-**** Cell
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April R. Boyd, RN
Objective A nursing position that would allow me to use the skills I have acquired to benefit the community around me.
Experience
06/09 to present Arkansas Children’s Hospital Little Rock, AR
Anesthesia Screening Nurse
Obtain health history and assessment of patients prior to surgery.
Lab and IV per order prior to surgery.
Premedication administration for surgery.
Phone histories day prior to surgery
Communication of patient assessment findings directly to staff Anesthesiologists.
Current elected Chair for Recruitment and Retention/Professional Excellence Council.
Super User/Trainer for new Meditech program.
Staff member on Policies and Procedures Council.
Postoperative care of patients following surgery, including discharge instructions, pain management, and assessment of surgical site.
Experience
06/07 to 10/08 North River Surgery Center Sherwood, AR
Perianesthesia Nurse
Prepare patients for surgery – start IV, preoperative medications, medical histories, site prep.
Full recovery of patients from all surgery cases – orthopedics, ENT, pediatric dental, general, GI.
Assisted physicians with conscious sedation and continuous monitoring of patients during GI procedures.
9/04 to 6/07 Little Rock School District Little Rock, AR
School Nurse
All screenings for 900 + elementary school students (ie: vision, hearing, BMI, scoliosis, dental.)
Medication dispersement for students on daily meds.
Triage, assessment, and treatment of students with various illnesses and injuries.
Establish and update health folders for each student.
Establish IHP for students with documented health problems.
Student classes: puberty, dental, asthma, hygiene, hand washing.
CPR certification of all staff members.
4/01 to 7/04 North River Surgery Center Sherwood, AR
Perianesthesia Nurse
Prepare patients for surgery – start IV, preoperative medications, medical histories, site prep.
Full recovery of patients from all surgery cases – orthopedics, ENT, pediatric dental, general, GI.
Assisted with conscious sedation during GI and pain procedures.
9/99 to 1/04 St. Vincent’s North Sherwood, AR
Emergency Nurse
All aspects of emergency care – to include: triage, assessment, injections, IV’s, lab draws, trauma care, cardiac care.
Charge nurse weekend and evening shifts.
10/98 to 9/99 Cabot School District Cabot, AR
Substitute Teacher
Substitute teacher grades K-12 to include special education.
Review assignments, administer tests, grade papers.
12/97 to 10/98 Cabot Medical Clinic Cabot, AR
Family Practice Nurse
Assist physician with minor surgeries and procedures, triage, charting of patient visits, lab draws, x-rays, injection, medication refills.
9/97 to 12/97 Professional Counseling Associates Cabot, AR
Children’s Case Manager (PROMOTE)
Mental health paraprofessional in school groups working with at risk youth.
8/96 to 9/97 Baptist Health Center Cabot, AR
Family Practice Nurse
Assist physician with minor surgeries and procedures, triage, charting of patient visits, lab draws, x-rays, injection, medication refills.
8/95 to 1/96 Children’s Clinic Crestview, FL
Pediatric Nurse
Assist physician with procedures, triage, charting of patient visits, lab draws, lab testing, EKG’s, injections, medication refills.
Training/Certification PALS certification, BLS certification current. Shots for Tots, Asthma/Open Airways Instructor, Scoliosis Instructor, Hearing and Vision screening, Mental Health Paraprofessional, BMI training for ACHI, Telemed training for UAMS/ACH. CPR instructor, ACLS, and TNCC certifications obtained in past, but not current.
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