Charmain Johnson
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 20+-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Kind and compassionate professional. Patient-oriented Nurse with 20+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Med-Surg. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure RN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Supplemental Health Care
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and making recommendations for process enhancements.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AMN Healthcare
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Registered Nurse
Liquid Agents
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Personal Time Off
07.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Arch Staffing
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Covid Unit
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Texas Pain Institute
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse
Westways Staffing Services
07.2009 - 12.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- 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.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Education
Cook County School of Nursing
Chicago, IL11.1974
Skills
- Clinical Judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient Education
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Active Listening
- Pain Management
- Attention to Detail
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Health Records
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Healthcare Ethics
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Cultural Competence
- Conflict Resolution
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Time Management
- Emergency Response
- Stress Management
- Student Precepting
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Vitals Monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Documentation
- Patient Consultation
- Treatment Preparation
- Direct Patient Care
- Equipment Sterilization
- Needs Assessment
- Surgical Assistance
- Wound Care
- Patient Examination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Trauma Recovery
- Care Coordination
- Nursing Consultation
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Acute Care Expertise
- Delegation and Motivation
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Accurate Documentation
- Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
- CPR/AED
- Medication and IV Administration
- Sanitation
- ICD-10
- EMR / EHR
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Test Interpretations
- Decision-Making
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Tracheostomy Care
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Diet and Nutrition
- Heartsaver First Aid
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Intake and Discharge
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Training Staff
- First Aid
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Supplemental Health Care
12.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AMN Healthcare
06.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Liquid Agents
12.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Personal Time Off
07.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Arch Staffing
07.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
02.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Texas Pain Institute
12.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Westways Staffing Services
07.2009 - 12.2017
Diploma - Nursing Education
Cook County School of Nursing
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