April Jones
Jonesboro
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Bernards Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, adhering to regulatory requirements and facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Mentored new nurses on the cardiac unit, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
Nurse Extern
St. Bernard’s Health Care
03.2023 - Current
- Spent the year rounding as an extern in critical areas, which I requested.
- Helped work codes, and received a lot of experience working as a nurse while in school
- Familiar with critical equipment that I may deal with, such as Balloon pups, Impella , pulling sheaths and other small procedures, prepping patients for their procedures, and the role of a circulating nurse.
- Worked as an Extern in the Cath Holding and spent time in the Cath Lab and received approval of my performance from highly experienced Cath Holding nurses, as well as ICU/ED/MET nurses.
CNA
St. Bernard’s Healthcare
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Cared for an average of 12-18 ICU cardiac stepdown patients at a time.
- Responsible for all daily personal care, cleanses for surgery preps, vital signs, accurate charting, postoperative cares, adequate reporting of change in patient status
- Trained all new PCT for the floor for around a year
- Proficient in using hospital equipment, providing wound care, managing and accessing skin integrity, assisting nurses in duties, knowledgeable of many tasks above PCT scope of practice that is helpful to nurses
CNA
St. Bernard’s Total Life Healthcare
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as kidney disease, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, cancer and dementia.
- Showered and addressed all personal hygiene needs, while noticing any sign of breakdown or marks that should be reported.
Bank Teller
First National Bank Of Izard County
05.2018 - 10.2019
- This is a 2 person branch that I managed from April 2019.
- -All payment book orders & change of addresses for all branches
- -Ordering money for the vault, balancing the vault
- -All audits for the branch
- -Foreign & regular wires
- -Proof, CTR's, & SAR's
- -New accounts, CD's, and IRA's
- -Opening and closing the branch every day
- -All Overrides
- -Ordering of all supplies for branch
- -Loan Extension Proofreading
- -Trained in bank procedures and laws, including watching for suspicious activity, such as check kiting and structuring.
CNA
Hiram Shaddox Geriatric Health
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
CNA
Home Instead Senior Care
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Store Associate / Housekeeper
Copper John's Resort & Bait Shop
10.2016 - 01.2017
- -expected to handle the running the resort while owners were away
- -handing reservations & cleaning all cabins and facilities in a strict, timely manner
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Education
Traditional RN -
ASUN
08.2025
Honor Graduate - CNA, Gen Basics
Melbourne High / OZARKA / UACCB
01.2015
Skills
- Detail-oriented organization
- Effective leadership skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Demonstrates strong accountability and trustworthiness
- Ensuring policy compliance
- Fast comprehension
- Supervised/managed a bank
- Supportive and attentive attitude
- Maintains composure in high-stress situations
Certification
ACLS, BLS, EKG/ECG interpreting certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Bernards Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
St. Bernard’s Health Care
03.2023 - Current
CNA
St. Bernard’s Healthcare
12.2020 - 03.2022
CNA
St. Bernard’s Total Life Healthcare
11.2019 - 12.2020
Bank Teller
First National Bank Of Izard County
05.2018 - 10.2019
CNA
Hiram Shaddox Geriatric Health
04.2017 - 08.2017
CNA
Home Instead Senior Care
10.2016 - 03.2017
Store Associate / Housekeeper
Copper John's Resort & Bait Shop
10.2016 - 01.2017
Honor Graduate - CNA, Gen Basics
Melbourne High / OZARKA / UACCB
Traditional RN -
ASUN
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