Heather Johnson
Jeffersonville,IN
Summary
Compassionate NICU Registered Nurse with experience in delivering high-quality care to critically ill neonates. Strengths include proficient knowledge of neonatal intensive care, strong clinical judgment, and ability to work efficiently in high-stress environments. Previous roles resulted in improved patient outcomes through implementation of evidence-based practices and effective collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Norton Clark Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
02.2025 - Current
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill neonates.
- Performed daily assessments of neonate health status, documenting changes and coordinating with healthcare team.
- Facilitated the transition of neonates from intensive care to standard care or home, coordinating with healthcare providers.
- Assisted physicians with complex procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and umbilical line placements.
- Conducted routine screening and diagnostic tests, interpreting results and communicating findings to the medical team.
- Assisted in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization procedures during emergencies.
- Assisted in the delivery of infants and provided care to newborns in a Level II NICU.
- Managed infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and sterile environment for neonates.
- Supported lactation consultants in promoting breastfeeding, providing guidance and resources to new mothers.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments administered and changes in condition.
Registered Nurse
Norton Children's Hospital
Louisville, KY
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, blood products, and other treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, hematocrit and bilirubin levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best practices were followed in order to optimize patient outcomes.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
New Albany, IN
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients through adherence to infection control protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient cha
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY03-2022
LPN DIPLOMA - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY06-2019
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Lab result interpretation
- Health care consultation
- Discharge coordination
- Neonatal care
- IV administration
- Neonatal assessment
- Neonatal monitoring
- Neonatal ICU procedures
Certification
- BLS
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Norton Clark Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Norton Children's Hospital
04.2022 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
10.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
LPN DIPLOMA - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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