April Balcorta
Gilbert
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and collaborative patient care. Committed to delivering high-quality, individualized treatment plans that enhance patient outcomes in emergency settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurse Across America
North Little Rock, AR
07.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, maintaining accurate patient records for continuity of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Charge Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
El Paso, TX
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
IV Therapy Nurse
Biometrix
El Paso, TX
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Administered IV therapy treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Monitored patient responses to IV therapies, documenting progress and adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on IV therapy procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance with treatment protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-2012
High School Diploma -
Gadsden High School
Anthony05-2005
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced life support (PALS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- TraumaNursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurse Across America
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
06.2020 - 06.2021
Charge Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
05.2014 - 06.2020
IV Therapy Nurse
Biometrix
08.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
High School Diploma -
Gadsden High School