ANTOINETTE N. JOHNSON, RN
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, technical knowledge and collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
02.2024 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
Adult Inpatient Charge Nurse
RWJBH
Elizabeth, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Provides and coordinates nursing care by assessing severity of symptoms and providing nursing interventions and treatment as prescribed, documenting interventions and individualized plan of care, educating patients and parents and family, assuring continuity of care
- Provides direct patient care including providing/supervising personal care and ADL's
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
LPN Supervisor
THE BRISTAL OF SOMERSET
Somerset, NJ
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Acts as the shift supervisor in the absence of the Director, providing care and attentive help to residents in managing their activities of daily living (ADLs) as well as in the administration of their medications all while leading the team in caring for residents with skill and genuine kindness.
Licensed Practical Nurse
DAMON HOUSE
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Monitors and assess a patient's treatment strategy and recovery process, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses, administers patient medications, and MAT using behavioral therapy techniques
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines
- Attended staff meetings and trainings in order to stay abreast of new developments in the field of addiction treatment
- Partnered with clients to inspire and help maintain positive life changes
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress towards recovery goals in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE
Berkeley Heights, NJ
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Medical and Psychiatric Team in meeting each individual patient's practicable level of independence and function through medical and psychosocial intervention, administering medication and evaluating the patient's response to care
- Take part in an interdisciplinary team process, assist in managing difficult behavior and provide guidance to Health Care Technicians (Nurse Aide I) during day to day activity in daily living.
Licensed Practical Nurse
ARISTACARE OF NORWOOD
Plainfield, NJ
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR DISABILITIES
Port Reading, NJ
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Education
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Capella University- Pending
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Jersey College
DIPLOMA - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient Management
- Patient Examination
- Trauma recovery
- Chart Updating
- Unit Administration
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Medical Assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Staff Supervision
- Intake and Discharge
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
Accomplishments
- Leadership Award-Lincoln Technical Institute
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Peter's University Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Adult Inpatient Charge Nurse
RWJBH
02.2023 - Current
LPN Supervisor
THE BRISTAL OF SOMERSET
08.2021 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
RUNNELLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE
09.2019 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
DAMON HOUSE
05.2019 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
ARISTACARE OF NORWOOD
01.2018 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR DISABILITIES
03.2017 - 09.2019
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Capella University- Pending
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Jersey College
DIPLOMA - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
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