The Burden of CLABSI: Reducing CLABSI Rates Among Oncology Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Timeline
Asia Johnson
Atlanta,GA
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Oncology Nurse
Emory University Healthcare
Atlanta, Ga
08.2025 - Current
Administered medications, chemotherapy, blood products, and supportive therapies while monitoring patients for changes in condition and treatment-related complications, enabling timely interventions.
Delivered compassionate, evidence-based care to adults undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and palliative treatments, improving patient comfort and overall quality of life.
Coordinated with oncologists, pharmacists, social workers, and nursing colleagues to develop individualized care plans, ensuring safe and effective patient outcomes.
Performed patient assessments and maintained accurate EMR documentation, educating patients and families on treatment and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
Nurse Extern | Pre-op & Post-op
Northside Hospital
Lawrenceville, Ga
05.2024 - 06.2025
Assisted with pre-operative and post-operative care for adult patients, supporting patient preparation, recovery, comfort, and safety throughout the perioperative process.
Assisted nurses with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and post-operative recovery needs, promoting patient comfort and safety.
Facilitated medication administration under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols to enhance patient safety.
Attended workshops and training to enhance clinical skills and nursing knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA
05-2025
Skills
Medication Administration
Patient assessment
Clinical Judgment
Central line management
EMR Documentation
Patient Education
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) | 04/2025 - 04/2027
The Burden of CLABSI: Reducing CLABSI Rates Among Oncology Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Evaluated CLABSI bundle compliance on an adult Hematology/Medical Oncology unit, identifying “scrub the hub” technique as an opportunity for improvement.
Supported staff education and implemented evidence-based educational materials to reinforce proper central-line infection prevention practices.
Conducted pre- and post-intervention observations, increasing scrub-the-hub compliance from 64% to 88% and promoting patient safety through ongoing education and accountability.
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