Belinda Johnson
New York,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in adult health assessment, patient education, and medication administration. Committed to improving patient outcomes through collaborative care and compliance with documentation standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
The Bronx, New York
09.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care practices to promote wellness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Documented patient interactions, maintaining accurate medical records for compliance and continuity of care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Administered medications, wound care treatments, immunizations and injections as ordered by physician.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to ensure compliance with treatment plans.
- Assessed patient needs for home health services or hospice referral when appropriate.
Licensed Practical Nurse
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
The Bronx, New York
08.2003 - 09.2021
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Illinois, Chicago12-2023
Skills
- Adult health assessment
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Documentation compliance
- Infection control
Timeline
Registered Nurse
James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
08.2003 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing