Heather Johnson, RN, IgCN

• Provided safe and effective care to patients receiving infusion therapy at Ambulatory Infusion Center.
• Assessed patient needs, identified problems, and developed nursing care plans for infusion therapy.
• Administered multiple types of IV infusion medications such as: IVIG, Biologics, and Biosimilar Medications
• Prepared infusion medications, reconstituted medications, and pooled medications prior to administering
• Administered Vitamin infusions
• Performed venipuncture procedures for blood draws and intravenous access.
• Managed IV pumps, administered medications in accordance with physician orders, and monitored vital signs during infusions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitored patient response to treatment and reported any adverse reactions or changes in condition to physicians immediately.
• Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition as well as hydration prior to treatments.
• Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes in electronic medical record systems.
• Performed pre-treatment assessment including lab work for each infusion therapy session.
• Participated in ongoing continuing education activities related to the latest advances in infusion therapies.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

Start/place peripheral IV's.

Administer multiple types of IV infusion medications.

Administer IV push medications.

Change dressings on central venous catheters using sterile technique.

Access Mediports.

Draw blood using IV access or venipuncture technique.

Teach patients how to administer home IV antibiotics.

Write and update protocols to comply with the Infusion Nurse Society's standard of care.

Implementing physician's orders and treatment regimens.

Triage patient calls.

EMR documentation and charting.

Provide various wound care.

Educated and taught HIV and Hepatitis C patients how to take medication regimens, ensure patient knowledge of side effects, and lab monitoring.

Ordered and ensured proper supplies were available for procedures.

Triage patient calls.

Obtained prior authorizations for medications and procedures.

Supervised Clinic nurses.

Assisted in setting up additional clinic sites.

Assisted in setting up Home Health needs, Home IV infusions, and other various equipment for patients at home.

Enrolled patients in drug studies and completed all necessary documentation from start to completion of study.

June 1995-May 1996; Provided and performed cardiovascular catheterization specialty skills/procedures in the Cardiovascular Catheterization Lab.

February 1994-June 1995; Provider of care on the Medical floor.

Provider of care on the Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit.

Nursing Supervisor and provider of care for patients in the skilled nursing unit.

Assisted licensed nurses in caring for patients on the medical-surgical unit and telemetry unit.