ANNA KATHRYN JOHNSON
Birmingham
Summary
Results-driven nursing leader with extensive experience in pediatric emergency and trauma care within a high-volume Level I trauma center. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize patient flow, and manage complex clinical operations in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated success in driving quality improvement initiatives, enhancing staff engagement, and maintaining excellence in patient care delivery. Adept at aligning frontline operations with organizational goals. Seeking a Nurse Manager position to lead high-performing teams and improve patient and operational outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Children’s of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
11.2019 - Current
- Provide operational and clinical leadership for a 54-bed Level I pediatric trauma emergency department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery in a high-acuity environment.
- Direct daily operations including staffing, patient flow, and resource allocation across high-volume shifts
- Lead interdisciplinary teams during critical events, ensuring timely decision-making and coordination of care
- Serve as primary escalation point for clinical, operational, and staff concerns
- Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff to enhance clinical performance and professional growth
- Facilitate communication between frontline staff and executive leadership
- Optimized patient throughput by initiating ED–PICU communication workflows, reducing patient placement delays
- Led surge management strategies during unprecedented patient volumes in coordination with hospital leadership
- Managed unit operations during COVID-19, ensuring staff safety, adaptability, and continuity of care
- Supported implementation of a 16-bed behavioral health unit, improving access to specialized care
- Played a key role in EMR transition, driving staff adoption and minimizing workflow disruption
- Improved staff satisfaction and retention efforts through advocacy and workflow adjustments (e.g., assignment models)
- Enhanced patient experience through development of a sensory-friendly triage environment
- Participated in hospital committees and contributed to organizational quality and safety initiatives
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Children’s of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Delivered high-quality patient care in a fast-paced pediatric emergency department while developing leadership and preceptorship experience.
- Performed rapid triage, assessment, and emergency interventions for pediatric patients
- Assisted in trauma resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill patients
- Precepted new graduate nurses, supporting onboarding and competency development
- Served as a resource nurse and supported charge nurse responsibilities
- Collaborated across disciplines to implement patient-centered care plans
- Participated in unit-based committees and quality initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Samford University – Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing
Birmingham, AL05-2016
Skills
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Clinical Operations Management
- Patient Flow & Throughput Optimization
- Staffing & Resource Allocation
- Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
- Crisis & High-Acuity Decision Making
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Change Management (EMR & Process Improvement)
- Performance Improvement Initiatives
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Alabama
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- ASCEND Leadership Program (2026 – Present)
- Clinical Scholar’s Program, Children’s of Alabama / UAB School of Nursing (2018)
RECOGNITION
- Lantern Award Recipient (2x) – Recognition of excellence in emergency nursing leadership and practice
- Contributed to national-level recognition through Lantern Award program
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Lifeguard Supervisor / Head Lifeguard
- The Country Club of Birmingham – Birmingham, AL
- Supervised staff, enforced safety protocols, and responded to emergencies
- Developed early leadership, accountability, and crisis response skills
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Children’s of Alabama
11.2019 - Current
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Children’s of Alabama
06.2016 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Samford University – Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing