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Dana Johnston

Newburgh,NY

Summary

Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and clinical program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 18 years of nursing experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Director, BSN, RN, WCC

RestorixHealth
07.2017 - Current
  • Provide ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Supervise clinical and front desk staff, managing and evaluating performance
  • Developed and implemented robust inpatient liaison program to bridge gap between in and outpatient environments and improve relations with administrative staff.
  • Led legacy center to achieve 3x consecutive Center of Excellence Awards 2022-2023.
  • Recruit and train staff, building strong, diverse, and well rounded team.
  • Communicate regularly with partner hospital , updating on progress and quality performance, attending training programs and providing strong clinical education to nursing staff.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation in community and within 4-walls, with added PCL collaboration in 2022.
  • Participated and played key role in renewal of partnership contract with partner hospital.

Wound Care Nurse

RestorixHealth
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Direct care of 200+ wound care patients, treatment of acute and chronic wounds and daily operations of hyperbaric chambers in absence of technician
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
  • Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.

Hyperbaric On-Call Supervising RN

RestorixHealth
10.2020 - Current
  • On call Per-diem supervision of urgent/emergent hyperbaric patients

Private Duty Nurse

Therapeutic Horizons
05.2017 - 05.2020
  • Coordination of care for pediatric patients in private school settings
  • Provide 1:1 Nursing Care for pediatric patient with special needs in educational setting

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elant, Meadow Hill
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Care of Short-term and Long-term patients including medication administration and wound care of acute and chronic wounds
  • Management of wound rounds with Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
  • Management of EMR, patient records and monthly order renewals
  • Educated patients in various areas of health management including wounds, diabetes, nutrition
  • Discharge teaching of short-term patients with transition to home

Education

Master of Science - Adult & Gerontology PC Nurse Practitioner

St. John Fisher University
Rochester
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY
05.2021

Associate of Science - Science – Nursing

SUNY Orange
Middletown, NY
2017

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, Education Institute
Yorktown, NY
06.2005

Skills

  • Strong leadership skills with task delegation
  • Problem solving skills and ability to identify opportunities for growth
  • Growth mindset and goal orientation with
  • Policy and Procedure Improvement
  • Ability to absorb and learn new skills
  • Customer Service with compassionate and patient centered focus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, WoundDocs, EPIC, MediTech

Accomplishments

8.4% growth in patients per day from 2020-2022 time Center of Excellence Award and achieved significant program growth:

  • 8.4% growth in patients per day from 2020-2022
  • 7.9% growth in wound care visits from 2020-2022
  • 32% growth in HBO visits per day from 2020-2022
  • 32% growth in HBO YOY volume from 2020-2022
  • 28% ahead of plan for FY2022
  • 61.6% growth 2021-2022
  • Successfully renewed our hospital contract

Certification

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Training, UHMS - 2019-2028
  • Wound Care Certified (WCC), Relias, WCEI 2026
  • Hyperbaric Safety Director, 2023

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
  • Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society

Timeline

Hyperbaric On-Call Supervising RN

RestorixHealth
10.2020 - Current

Program Director, BSN, RN, WCC

RestorixHealth
07.2017 - Current

Private Duty Nurse

Therapeutic Horizons
05.2017 - 05.2020

Wound Care Nurse

RestorixHealth
01.2015 - 07.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elant, Meadow Hill
01.2008 - 01.2015

Master of Science - Adult & Gerontology PC Nurse Practitioner

St. John Fisher University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Delhi

Associate of Science - Science – Nursing

SUNY Orange

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, Education Institute

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