Connie Brown Johnson

Work History

Allina Health Mercy Hospital, Unity Campus

12.2012 - 02.2022

Provided direct patient care to patients with various acute and chronic conditions including acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, pulmonary disease, diabetes, renal disease, dementia, mental health, and chemical dependency.
In the Charge Nurse role; oversaw delivery of care for patients, delegated and maintained safe nursing assignments, identified and managed adequate staffing levels, and supervised and supported nurses and unit staff.
Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and monitoring telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered oral, IM, SQ, and IV medication, including critical drips, and monitored responses.
Trained newly hired nurses and served as an ongoing resource for staff.

Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center

12.2008 - 12.2012

Provided care to adults with conditions including schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, chemical dependency, PTSD, and suicidal ideation.
Supervised entire hospital, provided support during escalated or violent patient behavior situations, trained newly hired nurses, managed staffing for the next shift.
Collaborated with psychiatry, medical staff, and social services to devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Guardian Angels By The Lake Assisted Living

07.2002 - 12.2007

Researched and interviewed software vendors, then selected and implemented the first electronic medical record system for the facility.
Spearheaded, developed, and implemented a policy and procedure manual for the facility.
Performed home visit assessments of potential residents, scheduled admissions, determined service levels, and continued to manage the care of every resident.
Organized and implemented the Care Attendant orientation and Medication Assistant programs. Interviewed, hired, trained and evaluated newly hired groups of support staff.

Felician Senior Living Community, St. Mary's Home

06.1998 - 07.2002

Spearheaded and closely managed the first organized wound care team in the facility.
Coordinated care conferences with patients, patient families, and care staff to evaluate, manage, and provide holistic quality care.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.