Delesa Johnson

• Administered critical care interventions for diverse patient populations in high-pressure environments.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and managed advanced life support equipment to ensure patient stability.
• Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, enhancing understanding and compliance.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize care delivery within the intensive care unit.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Ensured timely medication administration, reducing the risk of adverse drug events in the ICU setting.
• Demonstrated flexibility by rotating through various ICU specialty areas including cardiac, neurological, and surgical units to provide well-rounded and comprehensive nursing care.
• Assisted with life-saving interventions including CPR and emergency intubation procedures when necessary, demonstrating proficiency in critical care skills.
• Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict infection control measures and protocols.
• Streamlined communication between healthcare professionals, optimizing team-based care delivery in the ICU environment.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care delivery and active listening to address concerns or questions.
• Utilized advanced clinical skills such as central line management and arterial blood gas interpretation to deliver specialized nursing care in the ICU setting.
• Coordinated daily rounds with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and other health professionals to optimize patient outcomes in a collaborative manner.
• Skillfully managed complex ventilator settings, improving respiratory function for patients requiring mechanical ventilation support.

• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines 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.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

I worked a second job that year as a school nurse which was something out of my norm. I was over middle and high school students. The School had a total of 450 students combined. My duties included making sure the school was compliant with all immunizations, I had to make sure that students with medical issues such as diabetes, asthma, food deficiencies such as allergies all had care plans . I collaborated with dietary teachers.and other staff members. So that the needs of each student with a particular diagnose that they their needs were met.. I attending all the 509 meetings with the case manger and parents to develope plans for special need students. made for the students with goals while in school and at home. I facilitate a mini health clinic for weight measurements blood pressure and non compliant immunization shots. So that we were in compliance with the state

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. Kaiser Permanente ICU Oakland, California.

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