Candy Johnson
Coos Bay,OR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified RN Case Manager-Intirm Supervisor
Bay Area Hospital
Coos Bay, Oregon
04.1998 - Current
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR06.2005
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Patient Admission
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- InterQual Criteria
- Skill-Building Activities
- Case Conferences
- Managing Patient Cases
- Patient and Family Liaison
- Delegation and Motivation
- Needs Assessment
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Unit Oversight
- Active Learning
Timeline
Certified RN Case Manager-Intirm Supervisor
Bay Area Hospital
04.1998 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Southwestern Oregon Community College
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