Janaye Johnson
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with seven years of bedside experience in rehabilitation and medical-surgical nursing. Skilled in patient care coordination, clinical assessment, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to patient safety, quality care, and positive patient outcomes. Seeking to apply clinical expertise and organizational skills in a Clinical Nurse Coordinator role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St.Lukes Rehabilitation Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary staff.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Rehabilitation Nurse
St. Louis Rehabilitation Institution
St. Louis, USA
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recognizes and appropriately responds or alerts physician to any changes in patient condition resulting from the disease process and/or induced by exercise.
Registered Nurse
SSM St. Joseph Hospital
St. Louis, USA
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Conduct thorough physical and psychosocial assessments of patients upon admission and throughout their stay.
- Monitor vital signs, laboratory results, and other relevant data to assess patient status.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on the patient’s medical and surgical needs.
- Administer medications, perform treatments, and carry out interventions as prescribed.
- Provide care to patients with medical conditions (such as diabetes, respiratory diseases) and those recovering from surgical procedures.
- Collaborate with physicians and specialists to manage and treat complex medical issues.
- Perform wound care and monitor postoperative patients for complications.
- Educate patients and families on postoperative care, medications, and follow-up instructions.
- Assess and manage pain effectively, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient comfort.
- Advocate for patients’ needs, preferences, and rights.
Registered Nurse
Care Rev, SSM St. Louis Hospitals
St. Louis, USA
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic and physical medical charts.
- Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery.
- Utilize clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications and injections.
- Perform initial patient assessments and work with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients of all ages administer IV therapy, test glucose levels.
- Perform venipuncture and provide wound care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease process, and self-management.
- Provide comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge and drive recovery goals.
Registered Nurse
St. Johns Mercy
St. Louis, USA
05.2019 - 04.2023
- Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic and physical medical charts.
- Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery.
- Utilize clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications and injections.
- Perform initial patient assessments and work with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients of all ages administer IV therapy, test glucose levels.
- Perform venipuncture and provide wound care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease process, and self-management.
- Provide comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge and drive recovery goals.
- Precept student nurses and new hires on unit and hospital policies, clinical skills, and direct patient care.
Registered Nurse
Visionary Vaccine Vaccination Clinic
St. Louis, USA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Educates clients and caregivers about the importance of immunization, following recommended immunization schedules, possible side effects of immunizations, and aftercare.
- Draws up vaccines according to manufacturer’s instructions and administers them using safe and proper techniques and a system of double checks to ensure accuracy.
- Completes appropriate client and clinic records to ensure correct vaccines are administered and documented.
- Ensures that client records are kept secure and confidential and maintained consistent with Health Department policies and procedures and HIPAA standards.
Education
Bsn coMPLETION -
CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY
ST. LOUIS, MONursing School -
ST. LOUIS community COLLEGE
ST. LOUIS, MOSkills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Clinical Assessment and Critical Thinking
- Care Planning and Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
- Patient and Family Education
- Clinical Documentation and EHR
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- Leadership and Communication
- Epic charting
- Discharge planning
- Effective communication
- Clinical judgment
- Patient evaluation
- Data collection
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St.Lukes Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Rehabilitation Nurse
St. Louis Rehabilitation Institution
11.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
SSM St. Joseph Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Visionary Vaccine Vaccination Clinic
10.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Care Rev, SSM St. Louis Hospitals
09.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
St. Johns Mercy
05.2019 - 04.2023
Bsn coMPLETION -
CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Nursing School -
ST. LOUIS community COLLEGE