Sherry Johnson
Gore,OK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Post Acute Medical Rehabilitation Hospital of Tulsa (PAM)
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered medications and treatments in alignment with established protocols to ensure patient safety and care quality.
- Evaluated and documented patient vital signs, facilitating prompt reporting to healthcare team.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to design tailored care plans.
- Provided education to patients and families to enhance understanding of care procedures and health management strategies.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on rehabilitation protocols and best practices.
- Managed caseload of diverse patients with various diagnoses, ensuring appropriate treatment plans were in place.
- Ensured timely documentation of patient information in electronic health records systems, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing vital communication between the medical team and caregivers throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, therapists, case managers, insurance companies to ensure proper coordination of services for each patient.
- Promoted independence among patients by teaching self-care skills necessary for successful community reintegration following discharge from the facility.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult rehabilitation processes, fostering a trusting environment.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient''s unique needs and abilities, facilitating optimal recovery outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all patients during their rehabilitation journey, addressing any concerns promptly and professionally.
- Applied critical thinking skills when analyzing complex medical conditions; collaborated with healthcare professionals through interdisciplinary rounds to devise patient-centered treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage and maintain consistent patient care services.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Tulsa Center of Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Administered medication and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and compliance with treatment plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to each patient''s unique needs, promoting optimal recovery outcomes.
- Evaluated treatment plan efficacy by regularly assessing patient progress toward established goals, adjusting interventions as needed based on clinical judgment.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and community resources to promote informed decisionmaking.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Alliance Health Midwest
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient vital signs, detecting changes and communicating with interdisciplinary teams for timely interventions.
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and professional nursing care tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in dosage calculations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Northeastern Health System Tahlequah
05.2008 - 06.2018
- Administered complex medication regimens and IV therapies to critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, responding swiftly to changes in patient condition.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Cardiac patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Warner, OK05-2008
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Indian Capital Vo-Tech
05-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Central line management
- Compassionate care
- Total parenteral nutrition
- Catheter care
- HIPAA
- Policy compliance
- Tracheostomy care
- Disease prevention
- Peritoneal dialysis
- PICC line management
- Oxygen therapy
- Diagnosis and treatment
- End-of-life care
- Care planning
- Geriatric care
- Team supervision
- Patient relations
- Patient testing
- Family education
- Medical recordkeeping
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Delegation and motivation
Certification
- Licensed Register nurse - 18 years
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 6 years
- ACLS Renew by 05/2026
- BLS Renew by 05/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Post Acute Medical Rehabilitation Hospital of Tulsa (PAM)
04.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Tulsa Center of Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Alliance Health Midwest
05.2018 - 04.2020
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Northeastern Health System Tahlequah
05.2008 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Indian Capital Vo-Tech