April Stephens
Cleveland
Summary
Professional nursing leader prepared for advanced responsibilities in healthcare management. Proven ability to drive patient care excellence and improve operational efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative team leadership and adaptable to changing environments. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering impactful results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Reliable Healthcare
Cleveland, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Led nursing teams to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based protocols for nursing practices.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
- Mentored nursing staff to promote professional development and retention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
MDS Director
The Bell Minor Home
Gainesville, GA
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Adhered to established center, departmental and corporate policies, quality improvement programs, objectives along with safety environment. Communicated with the nurses, physicians, CNAs, and interdisciplinary team members regarding condition of residents. Maintained and developed on-going MDS schedules for every resident while creating person centered care plans. Coordinated and provided patient care activities for the assigned unit, collected and assessed patients’ record and PDPM/OBRA , RAI Medicare insurance requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurse
NGPG/IPM
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Under pain management provider direction, provided skilled nursing care to patients in a variety of clinical settings including pre-procedure, procedure suite, post-procedure and ambulatory settings. Evaluated human responses to actual or potential health problems utilizing appropriate practices, standards, protocols and guidelines within the pain management practice.
MDS Coordinator
Bell Minor Home
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained and developed on-going MDS schedules for every resident while creating person centered care plans.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Albany State University
01-2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
NGTC
01-2010
Skills
- MDS
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Staff scheduling
- Nursing staff supervision
Certification
- Registered Nurse Georgia RN294965
- Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified RAC-CT
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Reliable Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
MDS Director
The Bell Minor Home
01.2018 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
NGPG/IPM
01.2017 - 01.2018
MDS Coordinator
Bell Minor Home
01.2015 - 01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
NGTC
Registered Nurse -
Albany State University