MAYELA JOHNSON
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hardworking and skilled Critical Care Nurse bringing proven skills in managing needs of patients with concerns such as Arrhythmias, TIA/Stroke, and Respiratory Failure. Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCU Registered Nurse
Southwest Iowa Regional Hospital
West Burlington, IA
01.2022 - Current
- Responded rapidly to critical patients to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with acute coronary syndrome, angina, heart failure, syncope, arrhythmia, TIA/Stroke, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Cared for patients in 13-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital
San Antonio, TX
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 4 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Contributed to five hundred-bed bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Olin E. Teague Medical Center
Temple, TX
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed hourly rounds 23-bed telemetry floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement
CCU/ICU Nurse
AdventHealth
Killeen, Texas
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Managed patient care on 13-bed CCU unit and 9-bed ICU unit.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
Harker Heights, TX
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Performed hourly rounds on 13-bed cardiac observation unit.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05.2016
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Reliable and Responsible
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Clear Patient Communication
Certification
BLS Expires: 05/2022
ACLS Expires: 05/2022
NIHSS Expires: 01/2024
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
CCU Registered Nurse
Southwest Iowa Regional Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Olin E. Teague Medical Center
03.2018 - 10.2019
CCU/ICU Nurse
AdventHealth
05.2017 - 04.2018
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
07.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
Bachelor of Arts -
Central Texas College
BLS Expires: 05/2022
ACLS Expires: 05/2022
NIHSS Expires: 01/2024
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