Carin Johnson
Bradenton, FL,FL
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Blake Medical Center, adept in Nursing Documentation and delivering compassionate patient care. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and leadership, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and health promotion. Skilled in conflict resolution, ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in phlebotomy and IV's at the Cancer Care Center and One Blood.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse of Donor Room
One Blood
Bradenton, FL
06.1996 - 01.2014
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with donors and healthcare professionals alike.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine if they meet the criteria to donate and also, to determine if it is safe for them to donate.
- Knowledge to run and maintain platelet machines.
- Ordering all supplies for whole company before expansion to One Blood
- Knowledge of phlebotomy and IV skills.
LPN Office Nurse
Cancer Care Center
Bradenton, FL
11.1991 - 05.1996
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Managed and ordered inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease and self-care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for over 100 patients, ensuring timely updates and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively administering chemotherapy medications through IV's and life ports as prescribed by physicians.
- Prepared and administered medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in chart.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN Office Nurse
North River Family Health Center
Palmetto, FL
10.1989 - 10.1991
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for over 100 patients, ensuring timely updates and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
- Implemented infection control measures throughout the office environment to maintain a safe atmosphere for both staff members and patients alike.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN
Blake Medical Center
Bradenton, FL
04.1980 - 05.1984
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL06.1978
Skills
- Nursing Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Physical assessments
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Development
- Post Operative Care
- Healthcare regulations
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Procedure Support
- End of life care
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Care
- Policy compliance
- Surgical care
- Disease Prevention
- Home Health Care
- Attention to Detail
- Responsible and Dependable
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intravenous Medications
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Patient Education
- Patient support
- Patient Charting
- Patient Observation
- Wound Care
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- CPR/AED
- Conflict Resolution
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Procedure Explanation
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Staff Supervision
- Conditions Reporting
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Equipment Assembly
- Equipment Inspection
- Inventory Assessment
- Needs Assessment
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse of Donor Room
One Blood
06.1996 - 01.2014
LPN Office Nurse
Cancer Care Center
11.1991 - 05.1996
LPN Office Nurse
North River Family Health Center
10.1989 - 10.1991
LPN
Blake Medical Center
04.1980 - 05.1984
LPN - Nursing
Manatee Technical College