Dionne Bolden Johnson
Woodville,MS
Summary
Enthusiastic RN offering 23 years of experience in patient education and personnel management. Polished, a hard worker and willing to go the extra mile to complete any task.
Dedicated nursing professional with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
Responsible RN with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 23 years of experience in healthcare.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Redwood City, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
RN/PACU
Tulane Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
01.2011 - 12.2023
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Redwood City, CA
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
RN/PACU Nurse
Evergreen Medical Center/Nuwest Staffing
Kirkland, WA
4/5/2022 - 07.2022
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
RN/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Paradise Valley Hospital
National City, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
RN/ICU Nurse
Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital
Marrero, LA
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored critical patient safety utilizing validated assessment tools such as continuous infusions, patency of intravenous lines and [Type].
- Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
- Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
RN/ICU
Hospital of Providence
Horizon City, TX
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA2008
Some College (No Degree) - LPN- Nursing
Cameron College
New Orleans, LA1996
Skills
- Patient safety
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Oral and written communication
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Treatment of conditions
- Basic Life Support (BLS Certification)
- Staffing management
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Organization and planning
- Proficient in IV start and blood draws
- Charge Nurse (PACU)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
02.2023 - 07.2023
RN/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Paradise Valley Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
RN/ICU Nurse
Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
RN/ICU
Hospital of Providence
11.2020 - 03.2021
RN/PACU
Tulane Medical Center
01.2011 - 12.2023
RN/PACU Nurse
Evergreen Medical Center/Nuwest Staffing
4/5/2022 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Community College
Some College (No Degree) - LPN- Nursing
Cameron College
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