ANDREA JOHNSON
Edmond
Summary
RN with 15 years of experience in procedural areas, primarily PACU, and one year of OR. Seeking an advanced practice nursing role as a CNS in the interventional radiology department. Expected graduation date of May 2026. Proficient in managing diverse patient populations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse who is master's or doctoral-prepared. CNSs diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients and specialty populations across the continuum of care. The CNS improves outcomes by providing direct patient care, leading evidence-based practice, optimizing organizational systems, and advancing nursing practice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - PACU
OU Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Provide immediate post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, including monitoring hemodynamic stability, airway management, and pain control.
- Assess, document, and respond to changes in patients' vital signs, neurological status, and overall condition during the recovery phase
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe and effective patient recovery
- Provide patient and family education regarding post-operative expectations, pain management strategies, and home care instructions
RN - PACU
Mercy
09.2013 - 07.2022
- Assisted anesthesia team with regional blocks including verifying consents, positioning patients, time-outs, and moderate sedation
- Provide immediate post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, including monitoring hemodynamic stability, airway management, and pain control
- Assess, document, and respond to changes in patients' vital signs, neurological status, and overall condition during the recovery phase
- Provide patient and family education regarding post-operative expectations, pain management strategies, and home care instructions
RN - PACU
Mercy
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Provide immediate post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, including monitoring hemodynamic stability, airway management, and pain control.
- Assess, document, and respond to changes in patients' vital signs, neurological status, and overall condition during the recovery phase
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe and effective patient recovery
RN - PACU
Hillcrest Medical Center
07.2011 - 03.2012
- Provide immediate post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, including monitoring hemodynamic stability, airway management, and pain control.
- Assess, document, and respond to changes in patients' vital signs, neurological status, and overall condition during the recovery phase
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe and effective patient recovery
RN - OR Circulator
Mercy
05.2010 - 07.2011
- Conduct preoperative assessments, verifying patient identity, surgical site, and procedure in compliance with safety checklists and protocols
- Manage operating room workflow, ensuring appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment are available and functioning
- Participate in surgical time-out, site verification, and other patient safety protocols
Education
MS - Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist APRN Candidate
University of Oklahoma
01.2026
BS - Nursing
University of Central Oklahoma
05.2010
Certification
- Nursing License - State of Oklahoma, 05/31/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
RN - PACU
OU Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
RN - PACU
Mercy
09.2013 - 07.2022
RN - PACU
Mercy
03.2012 - 09.2013
RN - PACU
Hillcrest Medical Center
07.2011 - 03.2012
RN - OR Circulator
Mercy
05.2010 - 07.2011
MS - Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist APRN Candidate
University of Oklahoma
BS - Nursing
University of Central Oklahoma
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