Amelia Johnston
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in pediatric and critical care, skilled in patient-centered care, family education, and high-acuity clinical environments. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced settings while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Tucson Unified School District
Tucson, USA
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct nursing care to students ages 3–18 across multiple school sites, managing acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes.
- Provided emergency triage and crisis responses for medical and behavioral incidents on campus, including allergic reactions, injuries, respiratory distress, and acute behavioral escalations.
- Led case management for students with complex health needs; participated in multidisciplinary meetings for IEP and 504 Plan development.
- Collaborated with families, educators, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and compliance with state required immunizations.
- Led a team of health assistants, overseeing daily operations, delegating tasks based on scope of practice, and ensuring timely, accurate delivery of school health services.
CVICU RN
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
Tucson, USA
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Delivered high-acuity nursing care to complex and critically ill cardiovascular patients, including post-operative lung transplant recipients, post-cardiac cath lab patients, and post-op vascular surgery cases.
- Monitored and managed ventilated patients; titrated multiple vasoactive infusions; maintained central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and performed invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
- Conducted frequent assessments and interpreted complex clinical data to respond rapidly to changes in patient condition, including during emergencies and code situations.
- Collaborated closely with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and surgical teams to implement individualized, evidence-based care plans.
- Strengthened critical thinking, prioritization, and clinical judgment in a fast-paced ICU environment.
Education
Bachelor of science and nursing -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2025
Skills
- EHR systems proficiency
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Clinical assessment expertise
- Patient and family education
- Emergency triage
- Case management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Diabetes management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
School Nurse
Tucson Unified School District
11.2024 - Current
CVICU RN
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
03.2024 - 09.2024
Bachelor of science and nursing -
Northern Arizona University