Dawn Johnson
Chestertown,MD
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 16 years experience providing individualized patient care and presenting with a professional, kind, caring demeanor. Many days as a Charge Nurse allowed me to develop successful leadership skills and provide care that lead to positive patient outcomes. Focused on enhancing patient care and contributing to a healthy environment for co-workers. Always Excited to gain New Career Opportunities and Learn New Skills that will have a Positive Impact on Every Patient’s Journey.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Chestertown Nursing and Rehab
Chestertown, MD
06.2025 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Recovery Centers of America
Earleville, MD
05.2023 - Current
- Admission Intake-Physical/Psychological Assessment/Screening
- Medication Administration, Management, Therapeutic Communication
- Patient Monitoring/Vital Signs/Obtaining Blood for Labs/Emergency Management
- Collaborate with Medical, Therapists, Clinical and the rest of the Nursing Team to provide Optimal In-Patient Care and Aftercare/Relapse Prevention
Registered Nurse
UMMS Shore Regional Health
Easton, MD
06.2009 - 05.2023
- Complete Admission Assessments, Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment and Collaborate with Medical Providers to give Exceptional patient care.
- Initiate IV access, Port Access. Administer Oral medications, IV medications, IM medications and monitor outcomes. Aquapheresis administration. Administer Conscious Sedation per Physician orders and Monitor post op during Cardioversions and other Bedside procedures.
- Manage Quality Care for Patients with Heart Failure, Diabetes, End Stage Renal Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Cancer Patients, palliative patients and patients with many other Complex Diagnoses.
- Oversee a busy 38 bed unit with multiple admissions, discharges, supporting at least 15 employees and make proper staff/patient assignments
- Served on multiple committees (Global Unit Team Council Member), train other nurses, participate in competencies to further education
Carpentry/Laborer
TA Quality Builders
Chestertown, MD
01.1989 - 01.2012
- Carried Lumber, Cleaned job sites for a family business.
- Learned to face fears of Heights/Life-Always be Kind
- Learned if you Dance a little while you work it makes Everyone’s Day Better
Student Nurse Intern/Patient Care Technician
Chester River Hospital Center
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Shift duties, vital signs, bed changes, baths, feeding and meeting any other patient care needs. Assisted on med/surg, OR, ED, pediatrics and with the many babies born in the OB department.
- Maintained growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills
- Became comfortable with patient care and developed rapport with patients, physicians, other nurses, patient care techs, case managers, etc
Customer Service Representative/Bank teller
Farmers Bank of Maryland
05.1998 - 08.2007
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by having extensive knowledge of products and creating a welcoming environment.
- Maintained cash drawer-helped manage vault
- Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
Supervisor
Thrift Drug
Chestertown, MD
03.1993 - 05.1998
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Filled in as pharmacy tech and cashier. Unloaded supply trucks and stocked shelves.
Education
Associate Degree Of Science - Nursing
Chesapeake College/MGW Nursing Program
Wye Mills, MD05.2009
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgement/Assessment Skills
- Direct Patient Care/Monitoring
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem Solving
- Clear, Accurate, Organized Documentation
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Education
Certification
- BLS (Current)
- Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland-License R186714
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Certification
Certifications
Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland-License R186714
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
: NIH Stroke Certification
• BLS
05/2009
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Chestertown Nursing and Rehab
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Recovery Centers of America
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
UMMS Shore Regional Health
06.2009 - 05.2023
Student Nurse Intern/Patient Care Technician
Chester River Hospital Center
05.2008 - 05.2009
Customer Service Representative/Bank teller
Farmers Bank of Maryland
05.1998 - 08.2007
Supervisor
Thrift Drug
03.1993 - 05.1998
Carpentry/Laborer
TA Quality Builders
01.1989 - 01.2012
Associate Degree Of Science - Nursing
Chesapeake College/MGW Nursing Program