Task oriented, fast paced, and goal oriented registered nurse looking to enhance nursing skills. Five total years of nursing experience with a wide variety of nursing positions. Nursing experience consisting of working on a fast-paced inpatient trauma unit at Miami Valley Hospital where I learned such a variety of bedside skills, teamwork, and time management. Work experience as a home health case manager where I later joined the IV core team where I learned many skills including sterile dressing changes, educating patients on being more independent, and promotion of avoiding hospital readmission. The last (and current) position I have obtained as a nurse is as an operating room nurse circulator at Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, in Springfield, Ohio. There I've learned so much about management of patient care throughout the surgical experience. I thrive daily on getting tasks done by making lists, staying organized, and accomplishing said tasks. Currently aspiring a nursing position that I can continue to grow, as well as have more options with scheduling as I just had a new baby. Working as a team has been one of the best parts of nursing that I have experienced, as well as learning to be more independent in my critical thinking. I thirst for working closer with other medical staff as well as gaining more skills and knowledge to give the best quality care I can for my patients.
Hi, I’m
Danielle Johnston R.N.
Springfield,OH
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, Springfield, Ohio
Operating Room Registered Nurse
2022.11 - Current (1 year & 10 months)
Job overview
- Assessed patient condition, vital signs and lab values to ensure safety during surgery.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Provided education to families regarding post-operative instructions before discharge from hospital setting.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with family members or other health team members.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes within the OR setting.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Fidelity Home Health Care, Moraine, Ohio
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
2021.04 - 2024.11 (3 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Miami Valley Hospital- Inpatient Trauma, Dayton, Ohio
Inpatient Registered Nurse
2019.06 - 2021.04 (1 year & 10 months)
Job overview
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Ohio
Patient Care Technician
2018.05 - 2018.09 (4 months)
Job overview
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
Education
Clark State Community College Springfield, OH
Associate of Science from Nursing
12.2018
University Overview
Springfield High School Springfield, OH
High School Diploma
06.2010
University Overview
Ohio University Athens, OH
Bachelor of Science
University Overview
Skills
- Compassionate and caring
- Time management abilities
- Time management
- Patient care assessment
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
- Sanitation
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Monitoring vital signs
- Problem-solving abilities
- Case management
- Infection control
- Direct patient care
- Surgical assistance
- Equipment sterilization
- Trauma recovery
- Wound care
- Instrument sterilization
- Treatment preparation
- Compassionate care
- Task prioritization
- Accurate documentation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Medical supply management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Diabetes management
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Catheter monitoring
- Clear patient communication
- Procedure room preparation
- Patient advocacy
- Home infusion care
- Indirect patient care
- Care coordination
- Geriatric care
- Chronic disease management
- Quality improvement
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse 2018-Present
- Basic Life Support Certified (BLS) Current
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Current
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital
2022.11 - Current (1 year & 10 months)
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Fidelity Home Health Care
2021.04 - 2024.11 (3 years & 7 months)
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital- Inpatient Trauma
2019.06 - 2021.04 (1 year & 10 months)
Patient Care Technician
Springfield Regional Medical Center
2018.05 - 2018.09 (4 months)
Clark State Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Springfield High School
High School Diploma
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science
- Licensed Registered Nurse 2018-Present
- Basic Life Support Certified (BLS) Current
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Current
References
References
References available upon request.References
References
References available upon request.Similar Profiles
Ashley BlancetAshley Blancet
Registered Nurse at Ohio Valley Surgical HospitalRegistered Nurse at Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital
Jessica GreenwellJessica Greenwell
RN, OR-Circulator/Service Line Coordinator at Dayton Children's HospitalRN, OR-Circulator/Service Line Coordinator at Dayton Children's Hospital
Olivia BuskirkOlivia Buskirk
Clinical Rotation Three at Ohio Valley Surgical CenterClinical Rotation Three at Ohio Valley Surgical Center