Athena Johnston
Manvel,TX
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in managing care for critically ill patients, including those requiring advanced interventions such as mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring. Proven leadership as Charge Nurse, ensuring optimal patient assignments and supporting staff to maintain safe nurse-patient ratios while enhancing workflow efficiency. Recognized for contributions to rapid response teams and code blue interventions, resulting in improved patient survival rates and stabilization. Committed to fostering staff development through mentorship of new graduate nurses and implementing evidence-based practices that significantly reduce infection rates and enhance overall patient outcomes.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse ICU/CCU
Pearland Medical Center
Pearland, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Interim Charge Nurse Leadership and Staff Supervision
- Critical Care and Hemodynamics Monitoring
- Ventilator and Advanced Life Support Management
- Patient Flow and Bed Management
- Policy Implementation and Compliance
- Conflict Resolution and Team Development
- Quality and Safety Improvement Initiatives
- Supervise and mentor team members and support staff to ensure adherence to evidence-based practices
- Manage rapid response situations and codes, ensuring immediate and effective interventions
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize patient outcomes
- Monitor staffing levels and reallocate resources during peak times to maintain safe nurse to patient ratios
- Lead quality improvement initiatives reducing CLABSI rates, ventilator acquired pneumonia for the benefit of the patient
- Direct care to patients requiring advanced hemodynamics support, mechanical ventilation, and CRRT
- Precepting new ICU nurses and nursing students fostering a supportive learning environment
- Recognized for the “Good Catch Award” in 2020
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann
Pearland, TX
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Med Surg/observation floor
Registered Nurse
Mainland Medical Center - Texas City
Texas City, TX
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Progressive Care unit.
- Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients with moderate to high acuity needs (e.g., post-op, cardiac, respiratory, neuro, or step-down from ICU).
- Interpret cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, lab values, and diagnostic tests to guide clinical decision-making.
- Administer medications, titrate drips (based on unit policy), and manage complex treatment plans.
- Provide advanced respiratory care, including oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, and suctioning.
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, escalating care when necessary.
- Collaborate withCollaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, procedures, and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Ensure safe, evidence-based practice while upholding patient-centered car
LVN
A-Pineywoods Home Health
Crockett, TX
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Job Description: Provide nursing care under a Registered Nurse according to the plan of care, physical and emotional support to patient and family, recognize and report symptoms to patient case manager, assist registered nurse in performance of specific procedures, wound care, charting patients progress, reinforces patient teaching, assists with rehabilitation of patients according to medical care plan, lab draws, catheterization, wound vac, ROM exercise, gait training, blood glucose monitoring, medication set-up, medication ordering, IM injections, enema administration, suture and staple removal, g-tube feeding, abides by administrative policies, maintains patient equipment and safety necessary for patient care and safety, participates in staff in-service programs, participates in regular performance evaluations with case manager, maintains continuing knowledge of competencies related to nursing profession by participating in educational programs, conferences, workshops, and professional organizations.
LVN
Houston County Nursing Home
Crockett, TX
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Job Description: Administration of prescribed medications, charting, vital signs, wound care, catheterization, sterilize equipment and supplies, g-tube feedings, mediation administration, ambulating, lab draws, blood glucose checks, urine/sputum specimen, supervise unlicensed assistant personal, scheduling patient appointments, instruct on proper use of assistive devices, assist in delivery, care and feeding of clients.
Business Owner
A&M Enterprise
Crockett, TX
01.1996 - 01.2007
- Owner
- Job Description: Established and integrated the functional strategies of the company utilizing business expertise to reach financial goals and objectives, planned and directed all functions of leadership skills to ensure efficient/effective utilization of company resources, developed sales and marketing plans, excellent organizational skills, payroll, accounts receivable, account's payable
Dispatcher
Houston County Electric Coop
Crockett, TX
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Job Description: Answering phone during outages, troubleshooting, dispatching trouble calls, account's receivable.
Administrative Assistant
Whitehall Nursing Home
Crockett, TX
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Job Description: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees, operating computer software and office equipment, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, maintain inventory of office supplies, maintaining employee files, answering phones, make travel arrangements, management of incoming and outgoing mail, prepare minutes for monthly meetings.
Physical Therapy Aide
Tinsley's Physical Therapist
Crockett, TX
01.1985 - 01.1990
- Job Description: Assist with application of heat packs, wound care, paraffin bath, whirlpool treatments, positioning equipment for therapy access, positioning patient on equipment, inventory check, traction set-up, sterilization of equipment, scheduling appointments, ROM exercise and ultrasound.
Education
Associates - Nursing
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX01.2015
Vocational - undefined
Angelina Community College
01.2007
Skills
- 8 Yeara Critical Care Experience
- Interim Charge & PRN Charge 6 years
- 10 Years IMU Experience
- President Unit Base Council
- Good Catch Award “2020”
Certification
- ACLS March 2015 to February 2024
- BLS, ACLS February 2023 to February 2024
Nursing Licenses
RN Expires: February 2015 State: TX
Timeline
Registered Nurse ICU/CCU
Pearland Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann
03.2017 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Mainland Medical Center - Texas City
09.2015 - 03.2017
LVN
A-Pineywoods Home Health
01.2009 - 01.2012
LVN
Houston County Nursing Home
01.2007 - 01.2008
Business Owner
A&M Enterprise
01.1996 - 01.2007
Dispatcher
Houston County Electric Coop
01.1992 - 01.1996
Administrative Assistant
Whitehall Nursing Home
01.1990 - 01.1992
Physical Therapy Aide
Tinsley's Physical Therapist
01.1985 - 01.1990
Associates - Nursing
Alvin Community College
Vocational - undefined
Angelina Community College