Heather Johnsen
Goodrich,MI
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care at Ascension, adept in medical records management and delivering compassionate care. Excelled in patient assessments and intravenous therapy, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in leading teams to enhance treatment strategies and patient satisfaction, demonstrating a strong blend of clinical expertise and empathy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension
08.2021 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension
10.1996 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Nurse Extern
Ascension
04.1995 - 10.1996
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Clinton Township, MI10.1996
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Airway Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension
10.1996 - 08.2021
Nurse Extern
Ascension
04.1995 - 10.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
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