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Cyndy Johannsen

Anchorage,AK

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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Ambulatory Care

Providence Alaska Medical Center
04.2016 - 09.2021
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions Including discharge instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Started IV's in all age groups.
  • Premedicated children of all ages prior to procedure, working closely with anesthesiologist.
  • Worked as the charge nurse for the unit.

PACU Registered Nurse

Providence Alaska Medical Center
02.2009 - 02.2016
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2 patients on average at a time in post-operative recovery room unless critical and gave 1:1 care.
  • Kept meticulous notes regarding patients using EPIC
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Cared for all age groups across the spectrum, children to the elderly.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Pain Management Registered Nurse

Providence Alaska Medical Center
01.2002 - 02.2009
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Receive information from patient, assessed and relayed to Physician.
  • Worked very closely with the pain doctors to ensure the patients received the appropriate care.
  • Made rounds throughout the hospital to assess the patient who had an epidural, PCA or pain concerns.

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Providence Alaska Medical Center
01.1982 - 01.2002
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Dealt with different issues from organ donation to end of life.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • worked as a Charge Nurse

Float Registered Nurse

Providence Alaska Medical Center
09.1978 - 01.1982
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • I worked in all units throughout the hospital from the NICU, pediatrics, burn unit, emergency unit and the medical and surgical floors. I didn't work in Labor and Delivery.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
05.1981

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Anchorage Community College
Anchorage
05.1978

Skills

  • Medication Side Effect Knowled
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Operational Procedures
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Patient Relations
  • Team Supervision
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Records Management Systems
  • Information Intake
  • Direct Supervision
  • IV Administration
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Post-Operative Procedures
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision
  • Creative Thinking
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Recovery Guidance
  • IV Fluid Administration
  • Patient Recovery Assessments
  • Perioperative Care
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Anesthesia Recovery
  • Medication Administration
  • Vitals Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Pain Management
  • Emotional Support
  • Endotracheal Intubation
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Patient Admission
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Professional Development
  • Central Line Placement
  • Status Updates
  • Record Updating
  • Conference Coordination
  • Withdrawal Symptoms
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Sleep Pattern Disturbances
  • Sedation Management
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge
  • Chest Tubes
  • Excellent Communication
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • EPIC] Software Proficiency
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Works well with others
  • Positive attitude
  • Adapts easily to new situations
  • Works calmly in stressful situations

Certification

Pain management certification -expired

ACLS, PALS,CPR

Hobbies

I'm passionate about fitness, It's very important to me to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I workout daily.

I enjoy hiking and walking

I enjoy photography and scrapbooking

I love dogs

Additional Information

I was born and raised in Alaska. I was brought up in the bush of Alaska and as a high school student we located to Eagle River and eventually to Anchorage. Helping people has always been a goal of mine hence my journey into Nursing. I loved been a nurse and retired 2 years ago. I chose to retire because I wanted to start on another journey with traveling and life is short. With that said I'd like to continue to help others and I thought I could achieve it by working with the Red Cross.


I have worked as a volunteer at the YMCA in past years, teaching fitness classes. I volunteered in the Cardiac Rehab program during that time as well. My last volunteer experience has been with the Alaska Health Fairs.

Timeline

Registered Nurse Ambulatory Care

Providence Alaska Medical Center
04.2016 - 09.2021

PACU Registered Nurse

Providence Alaska Medical Center
02.2009 - 02.2016

Pain Management Registered Nurse

Providence Alaska Medical Center
01.2002 - 02.2009

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Providence Alaska Medical Center
01.1982 - 01.2002

Float Registered Nurse

Providence Alaska Medical Center
09.1978 - 01.1982

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Alaska Anchorage

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Anchorage Community College

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