April Delisle

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with substance use disorders in an outpatient recovery setting.
• Perform withdrawal assessments utilizing CIWA, COWS, and other evidence-based tools.
• Administer and monitor medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine, naltrexone, and methadone.
• Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care focused on safety, dignity, and recovery.
• Educate patients and families on relapse prevention, harm reduction, and community resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor for complications related to withdrawal, co-occurring mental health disorders, and chronic medical conditions.
• Support safe transitions of care, and coordinate follow-up services to promote continuity and recovery outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients with serious and life-limiting illnesses.
• Coordinate individualized, patient-centered care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to align treatment with patient goals and preferences.
• Manage complex symptom burden, including pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and end-of-life symptoms, to improve comfort and quality of life.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning, ensuring that patients and families understand prognosis and available care options.
• Coordinate transitions of care across settings, reducing avoidable hospital readmissions, and supporting appropriate hospice referrals.
• Advocate for patients and families while ensuring that care delivery aligns with ethical standards and patient autonomy.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and caregivers, improving coping, preparedness, and satisfaction with care.
• Collaborate with case management, social work, hospice, and community resources to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record, in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff, promoting best practices in palliative and end-of-life care.

Provide direct patient care across multiple units, including Med-Surg, Telemetry, ED Holding, Observation, and Behavioral Health.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations in varying clinical settings.
• Rapidly assess unit workflows, and adapt to team dynamics to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Monitor telemetry and respond to acute changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment plans and safe discharges.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR (Epic, Cerner, etc.).
• Precept new nurses and support staff, as needed.
• Recognized for flexibility, professionalism, and strong clinical decision-making skills.

• Supervise and support nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs) on the assigned unit (32 beds).
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, and the implementation of individualized care plans.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and CMS regulations.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician's orders.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.
• Respond to emergencies and changes in resident conditions.
• Conduct chart audits, and ensure accurate, timely documentation.
• Mentor new staff, and provide clinical guidance.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and survey readiness.

• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and triage patient concerns via phone and in-office visits.
• Assist neurologists with procedures and patient evaluations.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing (EEG, EMG, MRI, CT), and communicate results to patients.
• Manage specialty medication prior authorizations (e.g., MS therapies, migraine biologics).
• Provide education on seizure precautions, medication adherence, and disease management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Conduct comprehensive resident assessments, and develop individualized care plans focused on cognitive and physical wellness.
• Administer medications, and monitor for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
• Implement behavior management strategies to promote safety and reduce agitation.
• Educate families on disease progression, care strategies, and available resources.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and facility policies.
• Monitor infection control practices and chronic condition management.

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care across multiple units, adapting quickly to varied patient populations and workflows.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, and develop individualized care plans.
• Support staffing needs during high census, call-offs, and surge capacity situations.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharge coordination to promote smooth care transitions.

• Provide clinical and operational support to enhance patient flow and care delivery.
• Assist with care coordination, patient education, and discharge planning.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding clinical processes and patient care standards.
• Monitor and track key quality indicators to support improved patient outcomes.
• Support the onboarding and mentoring of new staff when needed.