Vanessa Johnson
Neptune City,NJ
Summary
Professional and hardworking registered nurse with over six years of experience and knowledge in delivering critical care to an array of patients. Strong communication and organizational skills. Team-oriented and reliable nurse committed to implementing best practices. Committed to providing the best possible care for patients and passionate about providing resources to enhance one's health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Atlas Medstaff
02.2024 - Current
- Promote safe environment for both patients and staff by ensuring decisions are made timely and efficiently in level II trauma center
- Provide critical care to patients including blood transfusions, IV infusions, NG tubes, chest tubes, assisting in intubation and resuscitations
- Serve as patient advocate, ensuring that patients' needs are met
- Adapt quickly to changing policies and procedures as well as to patients' needs
- Support staff through team work and strong communication skills
Per Diem Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Community Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrate strong clinical skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to providers as needed
- Flexible and proficient in providing care in all areas of ED including triage, acute zones, intermediate zones, fast track and pediatrics - ratios varying 1:4 to 1:9
- Communicate well with all staff members in order to provide safe, evidence based care to all patients
TRAVEL NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Aya Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
- Manage high volume and high acuity patients while maintaining safety protocols and efficient care
- Collaborate and work well with all members of the emergency department team from housekeeping, technicians, residents and doctors to ensure patients and their families receive exceptional care
- Attained proficiency in fourth EMR system in five-year period
- Assisted in transition from one EMR system to EPIC.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Nightingale Nursing Agency
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new policies and procedures specific to the hospital
- Provided patient and family centered education upon discharges to ensure safe continuum of care at home
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Gained more knowledge in trauma patients due to emergency department's high acuity and frequent trauma patients
- Adapted to new environment quickly and efficiently when nurses were needed in their observation unit
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and need
- Mentored new nurses to department and assisted in growing their skills
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Adex Medical Staffing
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted emergency department during the pandemic where staff and resources were limited
- Used my clinical experience to deliver care to high acuity patients in a high stress and fast paced environment
- Learned a new EMR in a short amount of time
- Became a useful resource in the ER's new implementation of an internal stroke respond nurse
Registered Nurse
Surgical Center, Coastal Ear, Nose And Throat
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided detailed information to the patient and family members regarding the surgical procedure and discharge instructions
- Ensured the patient was ready for surgery and safety protocols were in place and carried out during pre-op
- Transitioned the patient from post-op to discharge while providing age appropriate education
- Facilitated patient and family member involvement in post-op care for optimal learning.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Responsible for advocating and initiating appropriate treatment plans for patients
- Closely monitored and managed critically ill patients
- Excellent teamwork skills in order to maintain function in a demanding emergency department
- Ensured evidence-based practices were in place for optimal patient healing
- Precepted new nurses and nurses new to the emergency department
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CentraState Medical Center
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Successfully completed ER residency nursing program in the 6 months allotted
- Provided exceptional care to patients ranging from infants to elders
- Initiated diverse procedures such as blood transfusions, heparin infusions, STEMI protocols, and stroke protocols
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care
- Educated patient and family members regarding disease management and discharge instructions if indicated.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Rutgers School of Nursing
New Brunswick, NJ05.2017
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
Loyola University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD05.2015
Skills
- TNCC
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- IV certification
- NIH
- Telemetry certification
- Epic, Cerner, and Meditech proficient
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Atlas Medstaff
02.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Nightingale Nursing Agency
11.2023 - 02.2024
Per Diem Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Community Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
TRAVEL NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Aya Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2023
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Adex Medical Staffing
01.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Surgical Center, Coastal Ear, Nose And Throat
03.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
11.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CentraState Medical Center
08.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Rutgers School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
Loyola University of Maryland
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