Carolyn Johnston
Valdosta,GA
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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Assistant Director of Nursing
Presbyterian Home of Quitman
10.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Augusta University - Valdosta State Prison
08.2010 - 09.2019
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse - CPU
South Georgia Medical Center
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instruction.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton State College
Albany, GA12.2008
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Care
License
RN 201852
Timeline
RN, Assistant Director of Nursing
Presbyterian Home of Quitman
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Augusta University - Valdosta State Prison
08.2010 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse - CPU
South Georgia Medical Center
01.2009 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton State College
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