Erika C. Johnson
Scottsdale,AZ
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU and Intensive Care Unit
Honor Health John C. Lincoln
05.2023 - Current
- Managed up to 2 post-operative ICU patients recovering from anesthesia
- Administer IV vasoactive medications to patients emerging from anesthesia.
- Assist in re-intubation for patients with compromised airway emerging from anesthesia.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assist with chest tube placement procedure in patients with pneumothorax.
- Recovered pediatric post-operative patients emerging from general anesthesia.
- Close collaboration with anesthesia and surgical team on plan of care for all post-operative patients.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
Registered Nurse, PACU
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed up to 2 post-operative ICU patients recovering from anesthesia
- Administer and titrate IV vasoactive medications to patients emerging from anesthesia.
- Assist in re-intubation for patients with compromised airway emerging from anesthesia.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assist with chest tube placement procedure in patients with pneumothorax.
- Recovered pediatric post-operative patients emerging from general anesthesia.
- Close collaboration with anesthesia and surgical team on plan of care for all post-operative patients.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Banner University Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed and provided care of patients with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Device
- Managed and provided care of patients with Impella Device
- Initiated and titrated vasoactive drips, paralytics, drips, sedative drips, and inotropic drips.
- Collaborated with respiratory therapist in order to make ventilator changes based on ABG results for each patient Managed up to 2 post-operative ICU patients recovering from anesthesia
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona05.2019
Skills
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Trained
- Impella Device Trained
- Lead Nurse Trained
- Interpret Hemodynamic Measurements and Values
- Managing 2 ICU patients during one shift
- Initiating and Titrating Vasoactive, Inotropic, Paralytic, and Sedative intravenous medications
Affiliations
- Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Arizona Nurses Association
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Intramural / Volunteer Activities
Honor and Scholarly Societies:·
Sigma Theta Tau 2020·
American Nurses Association 2020·
American Association of Critical Care Nurses 2021
Intramural:
- Unit Council Committee, Co-Chair 2023
- Participates in a forum for discussion and proposed action with respect to opportunities to improve patient care and problems, issues, and concerns in the PACU setting; assists in developing and maintaining a process improvement program for patients in the recovery room
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU and Intensive Care Unit
Honor Health John C. Lincoln
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Banner University Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Arizona
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