AKIERA JOHNSON
Columbus,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 1 year of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in SNF, LTC settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Psych and Corrections)
West Central Regional Hospital
Columbus, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Developed education materials about psychiatric illnesses for use by staff and clients.
LPN (LTC /SNF)
Rivertowne Center
Columbus, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date, according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Assessed patients to determine nursing needs and develop a plan of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized technology such as EHR systems for documentation, communication, order entry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation techniques such as exercise programs, therapeutic modalities and adaptive equipment use.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to hospital policies and procedures.
LPN (Shadow)
Muscogee Manor
Columbus, Georgia
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 120-bed hospital
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA06.2022
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
Columbus, GA05.2014
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GASkills
- Pediatric nursing
- Behavioral health
- Patient documention
- Home healthcare
- Nursing ethics
- End-of-life care
- Medication administration
- Psychiatric nursing
- Infection control
- Diabetes management
- Disease prevention
- Medical documentation
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Patient mobility assistance
- Catheter care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Post operative care
- IV therapy
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Health promotion
- Ethical practice
- Documentation
- IV management
- Seizure management
- Basic life support
- Acute care expertise
- Administer medication
- Clinical judgment
- Cultural history
- Update electronic charts
- Wound dressing
- Safety protocols
- Patient education
- Heartsaver CPR AED
Certification
- LPN
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN (Psych and Corrections)
West Central Regional Hospital
02.2024 - Current
LPN (LTC /SNF)
Rivertowne Center
07.2023 - Current
LPN (Shadow)
Muscogee Manor
07.2022 - 01.2023
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Columbus Technical College
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southern Crescent Technical College
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