Danille Johnson
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 4 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
Pleasant Prairie, WI
01.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
Gateway Technical College Kenosha
Kenosha, WI
05.2021 - Current
- Worked collaboratively to teach new nursing staff how to work with team members and freely report problems.
- Determined readiness of each CNA to take on additional responsibility and work independently based on multi-factor analyses.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Reviewed documentation and activities of student CNAs and corrected insufficient or harmful actions.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
Nurse Unit Manager
Villa At Lincoln Park
Racine, WI
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- 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.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Oversaw administration of all medications.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Supervised team of 30 nursing staff and 60 residents.
Nursing Unit Manager
ManorCare
Kenosha, WI
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
ManorCare
Kenosha, WI
06.2011 - 05.2018
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered controlled medications and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ManorCare
Kenosha, WI
06.2008 - 02.2011
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI05.2018
Skills
- Staff leadership/Management
- Patient education and advocacy
- Electronic charting expertise
- Direct Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Medication dispensing
- Training and mentoring
- Intravenous Therapy
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Timeline
Register Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
Gateway Technical College Kenosha
05.2021 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager
Villa At Lincoln Park
11.2018 - 12.2021
Nursing Unit Manager
ManorCare
07.2018 - 11.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
ManorCare
06.2011 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
ManorCare
06.2008 - 02.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical College