Maricopa County Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer 2022-current
Hobbies and interest include:
Horseback riding, hiking, traveling and reading
Spending time with my grandchildren
Carol Johnson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Seasoned nurse offering extensive experience and proven clinical knowledge, Successfully managed staff and department operations with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in a variety of health care settings. Committed to health education, collaboration and contributing to a supportive educational environment,
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Phoenix Elementary School District 1
Phoenix, AZ
07.2015 - 05.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring student safety and compliance for over 400 students.
- Improved student immunization rates through diligent record-keeping, communication with parents, and partnership with local healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, community partners and healthcare providers to address individual student health concerns effectively.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding immunizations, medication administration, and other pertinent aspects of school health services delivery.
- Mentored new school nurses, sharing and served as a resource for faculty and staff on health-related issues
Clinical Nurse Manager
Otis Moss Jr Health Center
Cleveland, OH
04.2009 - 05.2015
- Managed day to day activities of 8-12 clinical staff to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency in an outpatient setting that served Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN and Pediatric patients.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback to improve team effectiveness.
- Communicated with patients and families providing education and appropriate follow up and referrals.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and implementing appropriate policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with community partners and initiated health programs focused on chronic disease management and prevention.
- Oversaw budgetary management within the department, while identifying cost-saving measures and ensuring adequate resource allocation.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions with senior leadership to identify opportunities for organizational growth and improvement.
Education
Nursing Doctorate - Nursing Leadership And Management
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, CWRU
Cleveland, OH05-1986
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Hiram College
Hiram, OH06-1979
Skills
- Clinical Leadership, supervision and staff development
- Nursing assessment and care coordination
- Family engagement and education strategies
- Creative problem solving and organizational skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork
- Compassionate and caring
- Operations management
- Quality improvement and Compliance
Certification
- Jarvis Joiner Award for Clinical Excellence in Culturally Competent and Sensitive Care-University Hospitals of Cleveland 2014
- Developing UH Leaders for Excellence-University Hospitals of Cleveland 2014
- Clinical Nurse Excellence Award-University Hospitals of Cleveland 1995
- Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification 2010-2015
- BLS Provider /American Heart Association 03/2025-03/2027
Interests
Timeline
School Nurse
Phoenix Elementary School District 1
07.2015 - 05.2021
Clinical Nurse Manager
Otis Moss Jr Health Center
04.2009 - 05.2015
Nursing Doctorate - Nursing Leadership And Management
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, CWRU
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Hiram College