Amy Johnson
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented RN with 4+ years in medical-surgical nursing. Known for strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy, dedicated to improving patient care through effective education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Amedisys Hospice
Kingsport, TN
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and reporting critical information to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and end-of-life options.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during challenging emotional situations.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and efficient patient care tracking.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Trustaff Travel Nurses
10.2020 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients' needs within multidisciplinary meetings, promoting holistic care approaches across teams.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices within the medical-surgical nursing field.
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Charleston, WV
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for complex patient needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' physical and emotional health, facilitating timely interventions and referrals.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections through rigorous adherence to protocols.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, modifying care strategies based on feedback from the healthcare team and patients' responses.
- Advocated for patients' needs within multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative approach to holistic patient care delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital
Orlando, FL
02.2012 - 11.2016
- Led training sessions on advanced medical equipment use, improving staff proficiency and operational efficiency in critical care settings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
RN
Amedisys Hospice
11.2025 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Trustaff Travel Nurses
10.2020 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
05.2018 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital
02.2012 - 11.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College