Amanda Johnson MSN RN
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with more than 15 years of diverse clinical and leadership experience in perioperative services, emergency nursing, orthopedic surgery, and nursing administration. Experienced in clinical instruction, staff development, competency assessment, curriculum support, and evidence-based practice. Passionate about fostering student success through engaging instruction, mentorship, and collaborative learning environments that prepare future nurses to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Charge Nurse
INOV 8 Surgical
Houston, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Mentor and preceptor for newly hired perioperative nurses
- Coordinate staff orientation and competency development
- Serve as a clinical resource for evidence-based perioperative practice
- Promote patient safety initiative and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Assist with workflow improvement and team leadership
Orthopedic Surgery Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Health System
Memorial City, TX
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Educate patients and families regarding orthopedic procedures and recovery
- Precept new staff members and support orientation
- Reinforce evidence-based orthopedic nursing practices
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Support quality improvement initiatives
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
Orem, UT
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Served as primary pediatric circulator
- Trained newly hired nurses in perioperative best practices
- Supported competency validation and clinical education
- Promoted patient safety and interdisciplinary team work
Director of Nursing
Provo Canyon School
Springville, UT
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Led orientation and ongoing professional development for nursing staff
- Conducted competency evaluation and performance coaching
- Collaborated with administration to improve quality and operational outcomes
- Developed staffing pans and ensured regulatory compliancy
- Mentored nurses to support professional growth
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
Rock Springs, WY
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Delivered care to patients with acute and critical illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced emergency department
- Precepted new nurses and supported interdisciplinary collaboration
- Educated patient and families regarding treatment pans and discharge care
Registered Nurse Charge, Medical Surgical
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
Rock Springs, WY
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal health outcomes
- Trained and mentored novice nursing staff on best practices in patient care delivery
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Post University
Canterbury, CT2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Wyoming College
Rock Springs2011
Skills
Master's Evidence-Based Practice Project: Standardization of Perioperative Surgical Positioning to Reduce Postoperative Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Developed an evidence-based education program for perioperative staff
- Created competency assessment tools and standardized positioning checklists
- Designed education resources to improve patient safety
- Applied quality improvement methodology to reduce preventable complications
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Western Wyoming Community College
- Provided clinical instruction for nursing students in acute care settings
- Evaluated student clinical performance using established compentency standards
- Guided student in clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision making
- Maintained required student documentation and evaluations
- Fostered professional behaviors and effective communication within the healthcare ream
Accomplishments
I believe nursing education should cultivate critical thinking, confidence, and lifelong learning through active engagement, evidence-based practice, and meaningful clinical experiences. My goal is to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where student develop the knowledge, skills, and professional judgement necessary to become compassionate and competent nurses.
Certification
- AHA - BLS
- AHA - ACLS
- Registered Nurse NLC
- Certified Perioperative Nurse
- Certified Orthopedic Nurse
Timeline
Operating Room Charge Nurse
INOV 8 Surgical
05.2025 - Current
Orthopedic Surgery Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Health System
05.2022 - 05.2025
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2022
Director of Nursing
Provo Canyon School
04.2018 - 05.2022
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
01.2014 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse Charge, Medical Surgical
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
12.2012 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Post University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Wyoming College