April L. Combs

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Richlands, North Carolina 28574

Cell 336-***-****

Objective: Obtain a full time Registered Nurse position.

Education:

Bachelors Science Nursing, Bachelors in Nursing, graduation date May 2013

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nursing, 2007

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting, 2003

Davidson County Community College

Lexington, North Carolina

ACLS Certified- 2011

BLS- 2012

Related Experience:

Registered Nurse, Case Management, Home Health Professionals

Lexington, North Carolina, 2010-2011

Worked as Home Health Nurse traveling to patient home or skilled

nursing facility. Administered medications, monitored vital signs,

assessed wounds or pressure ulcers and performed dressing changes or

wound vac. Performed venipuncture and collected specimens. Thorough

assessment to manage Diabetes, CHF, Anemia, Stroke or the disease that

is limiting the patient’s ability. Communicated with the doctor for new

orders or status of change in patient condition.

Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager, Davidson Surgical Associates

Thomasville, North Carolina, 2008-2010

Assess patient prior to Endoscopy procedure performed in the office

setting. Obtained consent from the patient and read over pre and post-op

instructions regarding the procedure. Started IV fluids. Administered

prophylaxis antibiotics and medication for sedation. Assisted doctor with

endoscopy and recovered the patient after the procedure, monitoring vital

signs until stable to discharge home. Managed Quality Improvement for

the office as well as OSHA and Safety regulations. Called patients the day

after procedure to follow-up and make sure they were not having any post-

op complications. Made referrals to other doctor’s offices or scheduled

surgery/tests at the hospital. Called in medications to the pharmacy.

Documented in the patients chart and maintained clear communication

with the Doctor.

Registered Nurse, High Point Regional Hospital-Emergency Department

High Point, North Carolina, 2007-2009

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate a patient(s) care; administer

medications and treatments as ordered by a doctor. Assessed cardiac

rhythms and vital signs, performed arterial blood gases and other blood

work. Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in a patient(s)

condition. Performed CPR. Used proper techniques for dressing changes,

insuring infection control. Used and monitored medical equipment

including EKG’s, glucometers, spirometers, crash cart, oxygen tanks, etc.

Provided safety for patients. Maintained clear and concise communication

to the doctor so the patient received proper medical care.

Medical Assistant, Thomasville OB/GYN

Thomasville, North Carolina, 2002-2005

Took patient vital signs, assisted doctor with minor procedures, collected

and tested urinalysis, checked blood sugars, hemoglobin and hematocrit.

Returned patient phone calls, called in prescriptions, gave

immunizations or medications and performed pregnancy tests.

Reviewed pregnant patient’s chart at time of visit to make sure she was

receiving the care and treatment needed for the trimester at that current

time. Throughout all duties I helped to maintain a clean and safe

environment.

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