Jana Johnston
Chippewa Falls
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and clinical diagnostics. Committed to ensuring patient safety and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oakleaf Surgical Hospital
Altoona
08.2006 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sacred Heart Hospital
03.2003 - 10.2006
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WISkills
- administration of medications
- electronic health records
- patient assessment
- collaborative care planning
- clinical diagnostics
- patient safety protocols
- SBAR communication
- Licensed RN
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient monitoring
- Infant CPR certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
ACLS- Advanced Critical Life Saving
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oakleaf Surgical Hospital
08.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sacred Heart Hospital
03.2003 - 10.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Chippewa Valley Technical College