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
2021.07 - 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
2020.06 - 2021.06
- 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
2014.05 - 2020.06
- 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
2013.08 - 2014.04
- 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, NM2012-12
High School Diploma -
Gadsden High School
Anthony2005-05
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
2021.07 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
2020.06 - 2021.06
Charge Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
2014.05 - 2020.06
IV Therapy Nurse
Biometrix
2013.08 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
High School Diploma -
Gadsden High School