Dianne Johnson
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
A healthcare provider with over 12 years of experience in direct care, excelling in patient care and diagnostic precision. Including patient access software and Microsoft Office, enhancing care strategies. Committed to advancing healthcare quality through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts with healthcare teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Medical Center behavioral health
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinate patient care, enhance treatment outcomes, and utilize advanced nursing techniques, ensure compliance with healthcare standards, and maintain confidentiality.
- Implement care plans, improve patient recovery times, and collaborate with the medical team. Educate patients, promote health awareness, and support informed decision-making.
- Administer medications, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatments as necessary.
- Deliver comprehensive patient care, enhancing recovery times and promoting health, while consistently meeting high standards of service.
- Quickly adapt to new protocols and technologies, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning in nursing practices.
- Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams, fostering a supportive environment to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Utilize critical thinking to assess patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and contributing to measurable improvements in care quality.
Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Resident
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinate patient care, enhance treatment outcomes, and utilize advanced nursing techniques, ensure compliance with healthcare standards, and maintain confidentiality.
- Implement care plans, improve patient recovery times, and collaborate with the medical team. Educate patients, promote health awareness, and support informed decision-making.
- Administer medications, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatments as necessary.
- Deliver comprehensive patient care, enhancing recovery times and promoting health, while consistently meeting high standards of service.
- Quickly adapt to new protocols and technologies, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning in nursing practices.
- Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams, fostering a supportive environment to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Utilize critical thinking to assess patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and contributing to measurable improvements in care quality.
Healthcare Associate
Comfort Keepers
08.2024 - Current
- Assist patients with daily tasks, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Support rehabilitation exercises, improving patient mobility and recovery.
- Ensure timely medication reminders, promoting health management.
- Provide safe transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality.
- Maintain clean living environments, enhancing patient well-being.
- Enhanced patient well-being by efficiently managing daily living activities, fostering a supportive environment, and ensuring comfort.
- Worked closely with healthcare teams to deliver personalized care, optimizing patient health outcomes through consistent support and communication.
Blood Bank - Medical Technologist
St. Vincent Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Performed advanced immunohematology testing including ABO/Rh typing, antibody screens and identification, and crossmatching to support safe and effective transfusion practices.
- Provided critical support for Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP), trauma activations, and hemorrhage response by rapidly preparing and issuing blood products.
- Responded to emergency transfusion needs in trauma, surgery, and critical care units, ensuring timely delivery and product compatibility.
- Audited nursing staff on blood administration practices, including patient ID verification, documentation, and monitoring, to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Delivered ongoing education and training to clinical staff on transfusion safety, specimen handling, and adverse reaction reporting.
- Authored and maintained blood bank policies and procedures, including protocols for MTP, emergency release, and high-risk transfusions.
- Validated and monitored blood storage refrigerators and coolers in PACU, ICU, and satellite locations to maintain cold chain integrity and compliance with AABB and CAP standards.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with AABB, CAP, CLIA, and FDA requirements through quality control, documentation, and proficiency testing.
- Participated in hospital transfusion committees and cross-functional quality improvement initiatives.
Direct Care Counselor (DCC)
St. Vincent's Special Needs
07.2017 - 07.2024
- Administer medication, ensuring client safety and compliance.
- Facilitate client outings, promoting social skills and independence through planned activities and community engagement.
- Develop personalized care plans to enhance clients' daily living skills, fostering a nurturing environment for growth and self-sufficiency.
- Meticulously document client progress and behavior, ensuring accurate and confidential record-keeping to support care decisions.
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals to optimize client care strategies, ensuring holistic support and improved outcomes.
Medical Technologist
Bridgeport Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducts specimen tests, ensuring precise and accurate results.
- Reports and documents findings, supporting clinical decisions.
- Maintains equipment, resolving issues to ensure lab efficiency.
- Participates in quality assurance, enhancing lab standards while implementing innovative testing protocols to enhance diagnostic accuracy and streamline lab processes, improving overall efficiency and reliability.
- Streamlined specimen analysis procedures, achieving measurable improvements in turnaround times and diagnostic precision.
- Mentored junior staff and interns, enhancing team capabilities and ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Conducted rigorous quality control assessments, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards and elevating service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairfield University
08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory and Psychology
University of Bridgeport
05.2020
Skills
- BLS certified
- Patient Assessments and Care
- Medication administration
- Time Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Telemetry Experience
- Medical records and confidentiality
- Phlebotomy & IV insertion
- Vitals Signs and examination
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Pain Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Electronic health records
- Problem solving
Certification
- Advance Life Support Pending
- Basic Life Support Mar 2025
- National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX) Oct 2024
- Healthcare Professional Scholarship Program May 2023
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Sep 2020
PRESENTATIONS
- National Patient Safety Goals March 2025
- Veteran Centric Presentations Pending
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Medical Center behavioral health
03.2025 - Current
Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Resident
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
01.2025 - Current
Healthcare Associate
Comfort Keepers
08.2024 - Current
Medical Technologist
Bridgeport Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2023
Blood Bank - Medical Technologist
St. Vincent Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2024
Direct Care Counselor (DCC)
St. Vincent's Special Needs
07.2017 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory and Psychology
University of Bridgeport
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