April Sweeney
Erie
Summary
Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner with a combined total of 29 years of experience in Occupational Health, Workman's Compensation, Urgent Care, Acute Care, Family Practice, Home Health, and Nursing Management and Supervision.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRNP
Cross Country Locums
10.2023 - Current
- Locum CRNP provider working in Urgent Care, Occupational, and Workman's Compensation practice.
- Perform DOT examinations, pre-employment examinations, care of injured workers, and managed care of Urgent Care walk-ins.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
AHN St. Vincent Medical Group
03.2016 - Current
- Full time employee working 40 hours/week in Occupational Health and Workman's Compensation with over 50% of those hours working independently.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Worked full-time and independently in Urgent/Express Care seeing between 40-80 patients per day, performing assessments on patients from age newborn-100 years.
- Continue to fill in in Urgent/Express Care as staffing needs arise.
- Reviewed lab, X-ray, CT Scan, and MRI results with patients and plan of care as directed.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries and changed dressings.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
CRNP
InstaCraft Cannabis/QuickMedCards
03.2023 - Current
- Complete virtual visits with patients for Medical Marijuana Certification.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Wellpath
03.2019 - Current
- Per diem Certified Nurse Practitioner working independently an average of 8-16 hours per week or more depending on availability.
- Provided medical services and care to 15-20 patients with chronic and acute conditions, including: Hypertension, Diabetes, Hypothyroid, and Seizure conditions
- Discussed test results, proper use of medications and possible side effects, diet modifications, and importance of exercise in healthy living.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into electronic medical records.
- Educated all female population about reproductive health issues, pap smear results, Mammogram results, and educated
- Admitted and completed medical rounds in infirmary at state correctional institution.
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Penn State Behrend
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Supervised group of 10 students for 16 week semester 6-8 hours weekly during pediatric rotation.
- Provided expert guidance and advice to students throughout pediatric rotation.
- Monitored and oversaw students progress throughout clinical rotation to assure needs of students and University were met.
- Communicated weekly with students regarding their progress and provided recommendations and methods to improve when needed.
- Developed written performance objectives related to clinical rotations, developed course syllabi and detailed training plans for students on weekly basis.
- Developed formal evaluation documents for pediatric clinical rotation and simulation lab.
- Supervised and assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments in five part simulation lab.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Concentra
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Obtained mechanism of injury, appropriately diagnosed injuries, and developed plan of care for Workman's Compensation patients through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Completed >4000 hours of clinical work in Occupational Health, Workman's Compensation, and Urgent Care specialty.
- Obtained Department of Transportation certification and performed 2-4 DOT physicals daily.
- Discussed care plans, test results, and educated on use of medications.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, suturing, applying staples, administering immunizations, and wound care.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
PPC Anesthesia
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Supervised 1 LPN and 1 Medical Assistant during office hours.
- Appropriately treated 15-20 patients daily with pain management concerns.
- Discussed detailed alternative therapies for patients with chronic pain, chronic migraines, joint pain, and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy syndrome.
- Revised and implemented Narcotic Agreement for office use.
- Administered trigger point injections under sterile technique.
- Discussed care plans with patients, explained MRI and CT Scan results and treatment options.
Home Health Clinical Manager
St. Vincent Regional Home Health And Hospice
09.2003 - 06.2014
- Managed 25-30 nurses per day managing scheduling, new patient referrals, patient care questions, insurance calls, and nursing questions regarding patient care.
- Thorough review of patient medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with administration in planning, designing, directing, and coordinating nursing orientation initiatives, work plans, and how to weekly measure nurses' performance.
- Participated in organizational employee and career development programs for 4-5 years that included program guidance and or policy changes which were reflective of evidenced-based practice.
- Analyzed orientation or educational session program results using formal written evaluation process.
- Conducted formal evaluation of nurses acquisition of knowledge and skills through written formal competency and observation.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct and indirect supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Twice per year performed supervisory home health visits with Nurses and Nurses Aides to conduct formal evaluations of knowledge and impact of skills training.
- Provided written documentation for all staff and administration addressing complex issues related to office and agency activities.
- Provided written justification for findings and conclusions, along with recommendations to decision-makers with regards to Medicare compliance and charting issues.
Education
Master Of Nursing - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA08.2014
Bachelor Degree - Nursing: Nursing
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA12.2010
Associate Degree - Nursing: Nursing
Gannon University
Erie, Pa05.1994
Skills
- Supervisory experience as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Strong Assessment skills
- Strong Critical Thinking
- Strong and adaptable with learning new computer programs
- Organization and Time Management
- Planning and Coordination
- Good listening skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Customer Service
Certification
Department of Transportation Training and Certification June 2017.
Affiliations
Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Volunteer History
- Girl Scout Troop Leader for 2 years.
- Volunteered as a Religious Education Teacher's Aide on a weekly basis for 4-5 years.
- Instructed religious education students on an as needed basis filling in when a teacher was not in attendance.
- Elected to parish's Pastoral Council and attended meeting 1-2 times per month.
- Assisted with development, planning, and implementation of Parish led events for 4-5 years.
- Volunteered at local overflow homeless shelter.
Timeline
CRNP
Cross Country Locums
10.2023 - Current
CRNP
InstaCraft Cannabis/QuickMedCards
03.2023 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Wellpath
03.2019 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Penn State Behrend
01.2019 - 05.2019
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Concentra
03.2017 - 03.2019
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
AHN St. Vincent Medical Group
03.2016 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
PPC Anesthesia
06.2014 - 01.2016
Home Health Clinical Manager
St. Vincent Regional Home Health And Hospice
09.2003 - 06.2014
Master Of Nursing - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor Degree - Nursing: Nursing
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Associate Degree - Nursing: Nursing
Gannon University
Department of Transportation Training and Certification June 2017.
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