Ariuna Johnson
Baton Rouge,La
Summary
Collaborated with healthcare team in emergency department, gaining hands-on experience and proficiency in critical care techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Intern
Baton Rouge General
Baton Rouge, La
01.2025 - Current
- - Provides direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency department, supporting RN’s and providers during emergent situations.
- - Monitors patient vital signs and cardiac rhythms, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- - Assists with medication administration and patient identification safety check.
- - Performs IV insertion, venipuncture, blood glucose monitoring, foley catheters, and specimen collection for STAT labs.
- - Maintain strict infection control and protocols.
- - Offers exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- - Observe and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- - Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- - Promotes patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Student Nurse
Southern University
Baton Rouge, La
01.2024 - Current
- - Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- - Provide direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- - Assists with the preparation of laboratory specimens for testing.
- - Maintains accurate documentation in electronic medical records system.
- - Monitors vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, according to established protocols.
- - Conducts basic physical exams such as measuring height, weight, BMI and recording results in patient charts.
Patient Care Assistant
Baton Rouge General
Baton Rouge, La
03.2023 - 12.2024
- - Provided direct patient care including bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patients' daily needs were met.
- - Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and oxygen levels, reporting any concerning changes to nursing staff.
- - Assisted with mobility and transfer of patients, including using assistive devices such as wheelchairs and patient lift.
- - Supported nursing staff by helping with medical procedures, dressing changes, and maintaining a clean and organized patient environment.
- - Documented patient information and communicated updates to nursing teams to ensure accurate and consistent care.
- - Offered emotional support to patients and their families, fostering a compassionate and positive care environment.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Southern University School of Nursing
Baton Rouge, La05.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Red River High School
Coushatta, La05.2021
Skills
- - Team oriented, adaptable, and dependable
- - Time management in fast paced environments
- - Rapid patient assessment and prioritization
- - Assistance with codes, rapid responses, and emergency procedures
- - IV insertion, venipuncture, and blood specimen collection
- - Blood glucose monitoring and management
- - Patient transport for CT, MRI, and emergent procedures
- - Infection control and precautions
- - Patient and family education in high stress situations
- - Patient safety management
- - Trauma activations and rapid room turnover
- - Familiarity with emergency department workflows and protocols
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Multi-state License (Compact State License). -Exp: January 2027
- American Heart Association— Basic Life Support -Exp. November 2027
AWARDS
- Sigma Theta Tau Award: Inducted and recognized for outstanding nursing scholarship and leadership, - Louisiana TOPS Scholarship: Merit based state scholarship awarded for academic excellence
Timeline
Nurse Intern
Baton Rouge General
01.2025 - Current
Student Nurse
Southern University
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Baton Rouge General
03.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Southern University School of Nursing
High School Diploma - undefined
Red River High School