Brenda Johnson
Hazelwood,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking to leverage clinical expertise and a strong educational foundation to provide high-quality patient care in a healthcare setting. Bringing diversified experience in patient support, health education, and care coordination. Known for excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a strong commitment to patient advocacy and satisfaction. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, manage multiple priorities, and maintain composure in fast-paced environments. Passionate about building trust and rapport with patients and families to promote healing and well-being.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Online Instructor
Bryan University
07.2019 - Current
- Canvas Learning Management System
- Created curriculum for new Bachelor Program
- Subject Matter Expert/ Curriculum Specialist
- Teach Health Information Management courses
- Hospital Billing and Reimbursement
- Teach Utilization Management courses
- Teach Health Policy and Law courses
Online/Campus Instructor
St. Louis Community College
01.2017 - Current
- Canvas Learning Management System
- Blackboard Learning Management System
- Prepare & deliver lesson plans per session for Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician programs
- Lecture on medical terminology, anatomy & physiology of the body, and OSHA regulations.
- Teach hands on clinical courses, Phlebotomy, ECG, Injections, Vitals, Urinalysis, and Infection Control
- Oversee, mentor and encourage students to ensure success at St. Louis Community College.
- Assist in hands-on clinical laboratory classes.
Online Instructor
Harrison College
03.2014 - 09.2018
- Canvas Learning Management System
- Prepare & deliver lesson plans per session for Health Sciences & Business courses
- Lecture on medical terminology, anatomy & physiology of the body covered all systems, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, and professionalism.
- Lecture Business courses: Fundamentals of Business, Business Law & Ethics, and Leadership and Management
- Lecture on Health Policies & Law courses
- Grade assignments within 48 hours of the due date.
- Assist and encourage students to ensure success at Harrison College.
Program Manager
Missouri College
02.2011 - 11.2016
- Google Classroom Learning Management System
- Lectured Introduction to Business and Business Ethics courses.
- Hired, supervised, trained, and evaluated 15 plus faculty members.
- Participated in the development and management of the program advisory board.
- Consulted on curriculum development along with text selection.
- Manage a student population of 300 including student issues, retention, tutoring, and third-party testing requirements.
- Established industry contacts for internship/externship, job placement, and community service opportunities.
- Cover classes as needed.
- Training in CampusVue, PeopleSoft and Success Factors
Lead Instructor
Missouri College
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Google Classroom Learning Management System
- Successfully aid supervisor in administrative duties such as enforcing school policies and student retention.
- Successfully placed students in internships/externships.
- Worked to ensure positive experiences for students via following while on internship/externship.
- Consulted on curriculum development.
- Continued to teach courses and cover classes.
Instructor
Missouri College
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Google Classroom Learning Management System
- Prepared & delivered lesson plans per session for Medical Assisting courses
- Successfully Instructed procedures in performing vital signs, identifying instruments, patient positioning and draping, tray set up, ECG’s, urinalysis, phlebotomy, and injections.
- Mentored and advised students to ensure success at Missouri College.
- Lectured on medical terminology, anatomy & physiology of the body covered all systems, electronic medical records, front office, ICD-9-CM and CPT coding, and professionalism.
Administrative Assistant
Vikedout Entertainment
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Answered telephones.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Dictation, prepared databases, mass mailing, and computer research.
- Organized charitable events.
Staff Nurse
Dialysis
10.2006 - 11.2007
- Performed dialysis treatments.
- Assessed patients during treatment.
- Administered medications.
Education
Doctorate - Organizational Change Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COMasters - Business with an emphasis in Healthcare Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COBachelor Degree - Healthcare Management
Missouri College
Brentwood, MOAssociates Degree - Nursing
Jewish Hospital College
St Louis, MOMedical Assistant Diploma - undefined
Al-Med Academy
St Louis, MOSkills
- Real-time telemetry monitoring
- Venipuncture proficiency
- Administering injections
- Clinical specimen gathering
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Medication administration
- Wound management
- Administering dialysis treatments
Certification
- Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist – American Medical Billing Association
- CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor – American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse 131937
Timeline
Online Instructor
Bryan University
07.2019 - Current
Online/Campus Instructor
St. Louis Community College
01.2017 - Current
Online Instructor
Harrison College
03.2014 - 09.2018
Program Manager
Missouri College
02.2011 - 11.2016
Lead Instructor
Missouri College
11.2010 - 02.2011
Instructor
Missouri College
06.2008 - 11.2010
Administrative Assistant
Vikedout Entertainment
11.2007 - 06.2008
Staff Nurse
Dialysis
10.2006 - 11.2007
Masters - Business with an emphasis in Healthcare Management
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor Degree - Healthcare Management
Missouri College
Associates Degree - Nursing
Jewish Hospital College
Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined
Al-Med Academy
Doctorate - Organizational Change Management
Colorado Technical University