April Armstrong, MSN, APRN, AGACNP – BC
April Armstrong is an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) who earned a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. With five years of experience as a Registered Nurse at Texas Health Harris Methodist and experience in pulmonology at Baylor University Medical Center, she has developed a deep understanding of patient care in both acute and specialized settings.
Certified as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, April is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to adults with complex and acute health conditions. She will be joining UCNT, where she will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
Outside of her professional life, April is married and is a proud mother to one son. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, which allows her to unwind and continue learning. Balancing her career, family, and personal passions, April strives to inspire those around her through her commitment to growth, both professionally and personally.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Arlington – Arlington, TX
- Major: Master Science in Nursing. GPA 3.324 – August 2022
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Recipient of the Deerbrook Charitable Trust Graduate Gero Scholarship
Clinical Hours Completed with:
– Internal Medicine (HMA) at Texas Health Harris Methodist
– Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants at Texas Health Harris Methodist - Major: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. GPA. 3.281 – May 2017
Minor: Anthropology
Recipient of the Student Award of Excellence in the Clinical Setting – Critical Care
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
- Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Licensed: Texas Board of Nursing
- RN License Number: 925357
- APRN – CNP License Number: 1133175
EXPERIENCE
- DALLAS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Dallas, TX
APRN (Contract Position) 12/2023 – Present
– Executed physicals for prospective detention officers and deputy sheriffs.
– Evaluated employees for fit to duty and return work.
– Assessed, educated, and treated sick walk-ins.
– Collaborated with workers compensation for fit for duty or return to work with restrictions. - BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Dallas, TX
PULMONOLOGY UNIT 12/2022 – 12/2023
Registered Nurse - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTH Fort Worth, TX
ACUTE MEDICAL UNIT 07/2017 – 08/2023
Registered Nurse
– Delivered care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process
– Assessesed patient
– Constructed nursing care plans
– Intervened as appropriate
– Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions
– Incorporated age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care
– Initiated action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
– Maintained continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers - UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON FORT WORTH CENTER Fort Worth, TX
Store/Clerical Assistant 01/2015 – 09/2015
– Opened the Market, counted money drawer, made sure all items were stocked and pull forward
– Updated product expiration spreadsheet daily
– Rotated inventory in stock closet, received inventory and input into system
– Verified surfaces were clean, stocked inventory when needed, and other duties
– Completed light filing, data entry with various spreadsheets, mail outs, and use of copier machine
– Answered phones, supported Administrative Assistant and Director of Operations
– Assisted faculty and students with classroom support issues and needs - UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE Arlington TX
UTARI Office Assistant 01/2014 – 09/2014
– Answered phones and greeted guess at UTARI
– Assisted students with logging in an out of the UTARI system
– Filed university student’s files in database
– Received and sorted incoming mail
– Scheduled appointments and interviews
– Planned catering events - UTA OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT Arlington, TX
Front Desk Assistant 01/2013 – 11/2013
– Reviewed Dial-A-Mav print outs and updated Raiser’s Edge with corrected/appropriate information
– Accurately updated prospect’s information
– Received incoming mail, sorted and distributed accordingly
– Constructed copies, folded and mailed receipts daily
– Reviewed daily batches (file of receipts / data)
– Reviewed Gift Logs (donations to university) - TARRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Fort Worth, TX
General Office Clerk III 06/2012 – 12/2012
– Performed clerical duties such as classifying, consolidating, summarizing, sorting, filing, and distributing documents and information. The
– Created copies as required and needed.
– Utilized computer, calculator, scanner, and other standard office equipment to record, store, and retrieved information.
– Compiled various regular reports and/or correspondence in accordance with standard operating procedures and as required.
– Traveled to other departments to deliver and/or receive documents.
– Answered customer inquiries, scheduled appointments as necessary via telephone and/or personal contact with customer.
– Collected reimbursment for services rendered and daily recording of finances at clinic
LEADERSHIP
- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Dallas, TX
PULMONOLOGY UNIT 08/2023 – Present
– Clinical Coach - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTH Fort Worth, TX
ACUTE MEDICAL UNIT 07/2019 – 08/2023
– Charge RN
– EKG Validator for dayshift and nightshift unit staff
– Precepted new RNs and PCTs
April Armstrong is an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) who earned a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. With five years of experience as a Registered Nurse at Texas Health Harris Methodist and experience in pulmonology at Baylor University Medical Center, she has developed a deep understanding of patient care in both acute and specialized settings.
Certified as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, April is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to adults with complex and acute health conditions. She will be joining UCNT, where she will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
Outside of her professional life, April is married and is a proud mother to one son. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, which allows her to unwind and continue learning. Balancing her career, family, and personal passions, April strives to inspire those around her through her commitment to growth, both professionally and personally.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Arlington – Arlington, TX
- Major: Master Science in Nursing. GPA 3.324 – August 2022
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Recipient of the Deerbrook Charitable Trust Graduate Gero Scholarship
Clinical Hours Completed with:
– Internal Medicine (HMA) at Texas Health Harris Methodist
– Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants at Texas Health Harris Methodist - Major: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. GPA. 3.281 – May 2017
Minor: Anthropology
Recipient of the Student Award of Excellence in the Clinical Setting – Critical Care
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
- Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Licensed: Texas Board of Nursing
- RN License Number: 925357
- APRN – CNP License Number: 1133175
EXPERIENCE
- DALLAS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Dallas, TX
APRN (Contract Position) 12/2023 – Present
– Executed physicals for prospective detention officers and deputy sheriffs.
– Evaluated employees for fit to duty and return work.
– Assessed, educated, and treated sick walk-ins.
– Collaborated with workers compensation for fit for duty or return to work with restrictions. - BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Dallas, TX
PULMONOLOGY UNIT 12/2022 – 12/2023
Registered Nurse - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTH Fort Worth, TX
ACUTE MEDICAL UNIT 07/2017 – 08/2023
Registered Nurse
– Delivered care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process
– Assessesed patient
– Constructed nursing care plans
– Intervened as appropriate
– Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions
– Incorporated age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care
– Initiated action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
– Maintained continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers - UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON FORT WORTH CENTER Fort Worth, TX
Store/Clerical Assistant 01/2015 – 09/2015
– Opened the Market, counted money drawer, made sure all items were stocked and pull forward
– Updated product expiration spreadsheet daily
– Rotated inventory in stock closet, received inventory and input into system
– Verified surfaces were clean, stocked inventory when needed, and other duties
– Completed light filing, data entry with various spreadsheets, mail outs, and use of copier machine
– Answered phones, supported Administrative Assistant and Director of Operations
– Assisted faculty and students with classroom support issues and needs - UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE Arlington TX
UTARI Office Assistant 01/2014 – 09/2014
– Answered phones and greeted guess at UTARI
– Assisted students with logging in an out of the UTARI system
– Filed university student’s files in database
– Received and sorted incoming mail
– Scheduled appointments and interviews
– Planned catering events - UTA OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT Arlington, TX
Front Desk Assistant 01/2013 – 11/2013
– Reviewed Dial-A-Mav print outs and updated Raiser’s Edge with corrected/appropriate information
– Accurately updated prospect’s information
– Received incoming mail, sorted and distributed accordingly
– Constructed copies, folded and mailed receipts daily
– Reviewed daily batches (file of receipts / data)
– Reviewed Gift Logs (donations to university) - TARRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Fort Worth, TX
General Office Clerk III 06/2012 – 12/2012
– Performed clerical duties such as classifying, consolidating, summarizing, sorting, filing, and distributing documents and information. The
– Created copies as required and needed.
– Utilized computer, calculator, scanner, and other standard office equipment to record, store, and retrieved information.
– Compiled various regular reports and/or correspondence in accordance with standard operating procedures and as required.
– Traveled to other departments to deliver and/or receive documents.
– Answered customer inquiries, scheduled appointments as necessary via telephone and/or personal contact with customer.
– Collected reimbursment for services rendered and daily recording of finances at clinic
LEADERSHIP
- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Dallas, TX
PULMONOLOGY UNIT 08/2023 – Present
– Clinical Coach - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTH Fort Worth, TX
ACUTE MEDICAL UNIT 07/2019 – 08/2023
– Charge RN
– EKG Validator for dayshift and nightshift unit staff
– Precepted new RNs and PCTs
