Hi, I’m
Carol Johnson
Registered Nurse
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse offering diversity in Medical- Surgical, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Sub Acute and long term care. An exceptional leader as well as diligent follower. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Key
Independent Contractor RN
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Regency Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Assistant Director of Nursing
08.2020 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Signature HealthCARE Of Whitesburg Gardens
Marketing Director/Clinical Coordinator
09.2018 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Organized and facilitated 5 department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns
- Spearheaded market research to identify branding opportunities, cement strategies and sustain loyal customer base
Signature Healthcare Of Whitesburg Gardens
Case Manager
03.2017 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Signature Healthcare Of Whitesburg Gardens
RN Charge Nurse
02.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Calhoun Community CollegeDecatur Al
Associate of Applied Science from Registered Nursing
05.2015
Skills
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Infection Control Certified
- PICC Lines/Central Lines
- Respiratory program
- Cardiac Program
- Orthopedic recovery
- Extremely quick learner
- Licensed RN
Timeline
Independent Contractor RN
Shift Key
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Regency Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - 03.2022
Marketing Director/Clinical Coordinator
Signature HealthCARE Of Whitesburg Gardens
09.2018 - 08.2020
Case Manager
Signature Healthcare Of Whitesburg Gardens
03.2017 - 09.2018
RN Charge Nurse
Signature Healthcare Of Whitesburg Gardens
02.2016 - 03.2017
Calhoun Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Registered Nursing
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