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Cierra Johnson

Pflugerville,TX

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. A quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with 12 years of endoscopy experience.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Baylor Scott & White Round Rock Hospital

Charge Nurse Endoscopy
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
  • 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.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
  • Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.

Baylor Scott And White Round Rock

Endoscopy Nurse
06.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide safe and proficient care in the endoscopy setting.
  • Performed as charge nurse as needed.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center

Charge Nurse Endoscopy
07.2021 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Created daily assignments, staff schedules, call schedules and time off approvals.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center

Registered Nurse Endoscopy
07.2017 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Highly skilled career professional with more than 5 years of practical experience in a hospital procedural area
  • Recognized as an excellent care provider and patient advocate
  • Performs nursing care to enhance the comfort and well-being of patient
  • Prepares equipment and assists physician during procedures both in nurse and tech role for multiple endoscopic procedures including EGD, Bravo, Pillcam, Halo ablation, Single balloon enteroscopy, EUS, ERCP, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, and Robotic Monarch Bronchoscopy

ADC Endoscopy

GI Lab Nurse
08.2013 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Proficient in the care of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative GI patients in a fast-paced 3-room ambulatory surgery center.
  • Administered moderate sedation under the physician's direction according to state and facility guidelines.
  • Precepted new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching facility policies, procedures, and nursing best practices.

Baptist Saint Anthony's

Medical Surgical Nurse
06.2012 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Managed caseload of 6-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.

Baptist Saint Anthony's

Medical Surgical Nurse Tech
01.2011 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Assisted Nursing staff in monitoring patients by completing delegated tasks such as walking patients, and collecting vital signs and blood glucose readings.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

from BSN
08-2024

University Overview

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX

Associate from Nursing
06.2012

University Overview

Skills

  • Patient advocacy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Skilled in moderate sedation techniques
  • Supply pulling
  • Endoscope cleaning
  • Infection Control
  • Preceptor
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Emergency Procedures
  • On-call assignments
  • Staff Management
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Resource Allocation
  • Clinical leadership
  • Staff scheduling
  • Delegation and motivation
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making

Additional Information

Additional Information

CGRN Certification 2024

Nurse of the Year Nominee 2021

Timeline

Charge Nurse Endoscopy
Baylor Scott & White Round Rock Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Endoscopy Nurse
Baylor Scott And White Round Rock
06.2022 - 05.2023
Charge Nurse Endoscopy
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2021
GI Lab Nurse
ADC Endoscopy
08.2013 - 06.2017
Medical Surgical Nurse
Baptist Saint Anthony's
06.2012 - 08.2013
Medical Surgical Nurse Tech
Baptist Saint Anthony's
01.2011 - 06.2012
Southern New Hampshire University
from BSN
Amarillo College
Associate from Nursing

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