Christopher Johnson
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 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 with ER specialty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital Cheshire
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed complex caseloads while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of nursing care delivery within a fast-paced Emergency Department setting.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Reduced wait times for patients by streamlining triage processes and prioritizing critical cases.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Level I Trauma Center
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Blake Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Level II Trauma Center
- Primary Burn Care Center
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Level III Trauma Center
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
07.2014 - 06.2021
- PCU RN from 2014-2016. ER RN from 2016-2021.
- Charge RN in Emergency Department from 2019-2021.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- 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 ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL12.2013
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technology
Valencia College
Orlando, FL08.2010
Skills
- America Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Board Of Certification For Emergency Nursing- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Ultrasound IV Placement
- Central Line Port Access/De-Access
- Triage
- EKG Interpretation
- Neonatal Resuscitation
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital Cheshire
01.2023 - 10.2023
Travel ER Registered Nurse
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
05.2022 - 10.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Blake Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
06.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
07.2014 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technology
Valencia College
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