Darren Johnson
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with rehabilitation specialty.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
West Florida Physical Rehabilitation
Pensacola, FL
07.2018 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on lifestyle choices and plan of care to restore functionality
- Provided leadership and direction of care provided by registered nurses and ancillary staff through the charge nurse role
- Conferred with physicians, PT, OT, and Speech Therapy to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, FL
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital
Savannah, GA
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for physical rehabilitation unit.
- Communicated with healthcare team members including MDs, PT, OT, and Speech Therapy to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
04.2006 - 06.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
- Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
PRN Neuro Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Siskin Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
04.2006 - 09.2014
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care, tracheostomy care and rehabilitation
- Ensured compliance with restraint use guidelines and policies
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN05.2004
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Accurate Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Treatment Plan Modification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
West Florida Physical Rehabilitation
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2018
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital
09.2014 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Erlanger Medical Center
04.2006 - 06.2016
PRN Neuro Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Siskin Hospital
04.2006 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
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