Catherine Groody-Johnson
Ashland,PA
Summary
Registered nurse with 19 years of nursing experience in various health care settings. Maintains a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Skilled in providing holistic, quality care to patients with diverse health needs specific to the disease process. Willing to learn new job skills and bring knowledge and a positive attitude to the work setting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Shenandoah Senior Living Community
Shenandoah, PA
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- 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.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Director of Nursing
Hometown Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Hometown, PA
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Hometown Nursing And Rehabilitation
Hometown, PA
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
PN Instructor
Schuylkill Technology Centers
Frackville, PA
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Within the school's Licensed Practical Nursing Program
- Primary instructor for the part-time program, and responsible for teaching classroom and clinical hours outlined within the program's curriculum
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Healthsouth
Danville, PA
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Employed within a short term rehabilitation unit caring for a diversity of patients with physical, occupational, speech, and skilled nursing needs
- Medication Administration
- Physical Assessment
Registered Nurse
St. Catherine's Medical Center
Ashland, PA
11.2010 - 03.2012
- Responsible for providing emergent care to diverse age groups and populations
- Initial treatment and stabilization of disease processes prior to secondary treatment or transfer to other facility
Registered Nurse
King's Home Healthcare
Ashland, PA
07.2010 - 11.2010
- Provided care to primarily geriatric population in home setting
- Skills included wound care, medication teaching and management, IV medication administration in home setting, and other care specific to patient in home setting
- Assisted in marketing strategies
Registered Nurse
Family Home Medical
Mt. Carmel, PA
04.2008 - 07.2010
- Provided home health care to primarily adult to geriatric populations in the home setting
- Skilled nursing tasks included:medication teaching and management, anodyne therapy, IV medication administration, wound care, and case management of patients
Registered Nurse
St. Catherine's Medical Center
Ashland, PA
04.2006 - 04.2008
- Provided care to patients of various age groups and population in the medical surgical setting
Registered Nurse
Abington Memorial Hospital
Abington, PA
03.2003 - 03.2006
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients located on neurological and orthopedic units
Education
Master's Degree - Nursing Education
Wilkes University
2018
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy College
2004
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Gywnedd Mercy College
2002
High School Diploma - undefined
Cardinal Brennan High School
2000
Skills
- Extremely organized
- Thorough physical assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Strong verbal communication
- Team leadership
- Curriculum development
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Registered Nurse in PA, License number RN540010, 2003
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Shenandoah Senior Living Community
08.2020 - Current
Director of Nursing
Hometown Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
07.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant Director of Nursing
Hometown Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Healthsouth
08.2015 - 05.2017
PN Instructor
Schuylkill Technology Centers
02.2015 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
St. Catherine's Medical Center
11.2010 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse
King's Home Healthcare
07.2010 - 11.2010
Registered Nurse
Family Home Medical
04.2008 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse
St. Catherine's Medical Center
04.2006 - 04.2008
Registered Nurse
Abington Memorial Hospital
03.2003 - 03.2006
Master's Degree - Nursing Education
Wilkes University
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy College
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Gywnedd Mercy College
High School Diploma - undefined
Cardinal Brennan High School
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