Catherine Johnson
Fairfield Township,OH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with 9 years of critical care experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. I am excited to further my career as a Family Nurse Practitioner, applying my experience in emergency and critical care medicine to improve the health and lives of patients of all ages.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Flow Coordinator, Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained a well-organized work environment, contributing to increased team focus and higher output levels.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve individual skills and overall productivity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members through effective communication and information sharing practices.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, SICU
The Christ Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2019
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2015
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Workflow Coordination
- HIPAA Compliance
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Care
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Geriatric Resource Nurse
Basic Life Support
Advanced Life Support
Pediatric Life Support
National Institute of Health Stroke
Timeline
Clinical Flow Coordinator, Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, SICU
The Christ Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
Miami University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami University