April Youkers
Greenock
Summary
Professionally trained and dedicated registered nurse with seven years of experience delivering high-quality, culturally competent care to diverse patient populations in medical-surgical units and specialty pediatrics.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Staff Registered Nurse
UPMC
10.2022 - Current
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and evaluated patient responses to treatments and medications.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in adjusting to various clinical settings during travel assignments, quickly integrating into new environments to provide seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Trained new nursing staff on policies, procedures, and best practices for patient safety.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric
The Children's Home of Pittsburgh
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment amidst changing conditions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting care plans with healthcare teams.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options, and management strategies.
- Monitored patient conditions, updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences and verifying treatment goals were met.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC McKeesport Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Provided bedside care to patients in medical-surgical unit, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Acted as charge nurse, managing unit flow and addressing concerns effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients rapidly and implement appropriate treatments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting care plans as needed.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patient conditions by interpreting EKG readings and identifying telemetry irregularities.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to healthcare practitioners.
Certified Life Instructor
Mainstay Life Services
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors and skills with intellectual disabilities.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any other data documented for acute or chronic conditions.
- Built strong and trusting relationships with clients and loved ones.
- Provided ongoing compassionate care for each client.
Residential Life Coordinator, Manager
Barber National Institute
08.2003 - 09.2015
- Worked hands on with daily living activities to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.
- Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Montour High School
McKees Rocks, PABachelor of Science - Nursing
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.2019
Skills
- First aid and patient safety
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Care coordination strategies
- Oversight of patient care
- Innovative problem solving
- Monitoring vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Digital charting
Certification
- NIH
- BLS
Timeline
Travel Staff Registered Nurse
UPMC
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatric
The Children's Home of Pittsburgh
09.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC McKeesport Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2022
Certified Life Instructor
Mainstay Life Services
09.2015 - 07.2019
Residential Life Coordinator, Manager
Barber National Institute
08.2003 - 09.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Montour High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County