CHARINA JOHNSON
Pomona,CA
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse specializing in medication administration, patient assessment, and emergency response. Ensures safe patient recovery through effective family communication and high standards of care. Experienced in post-anesthesia care, managing post-operative recovery and pain control in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
San Gabriel, California
02.2010 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals in post-anesthesia care unit for safety and recovery.
- Administered medications per physician orders and protocols, ensuring patient safety and effective recovery.
- Assisted patients during recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions for patients, enhancing continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions.
- Documented patient progress and changes in medical records accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients during recovery phases.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Evaluated assigned patients to effectively plan, implement, and document skilled nursing care.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses, and needs.
- Conducted pre-op assessment of patients prior to surgery or procedure.
- Monitored intravenous infusion pumps, ensuring proper dosage of medication.
- Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room to PACU and ICU units.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare staff to coordinate patient care plans.
- Provided patient education regarding recovery process and pain management techniques.
- Handled emergency situations such as airway obstruction and cardiac arrest. such as airway obstruction, cardiac arrest and shock.
- Developed individualized discharge instructions for each patient based on their diagnosis.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Instituted new processes and standards for in-patient care, contributing to achievement of departmental goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGES
CABANATUAN CITY, PHILIPPINES04-1990
Skills
- Medication administration
- Attention to detail
- IV management
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- ACLS certification
- Acute care expertise
- Care coordination
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- HIPAA education
- Patient monitoring
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
02.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGES