JENNIE JOHNSON BSN, RN
Corona,CA
Summary
Results-driven healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience in surgical services, infection control, quality, and clinical leadership. Proven expert in cardiovascular, thoracic, and robotic-assisted procedures, and perioperative patient care. Skilled in supporting physicians and OR teams to improve efficiency, adopt advanced technologies, and drive superior patient outcomes. Strong communicator and collaborator with expertise in clinical education, workflow optimization, and cross-functional team leadership. Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology. Extensive ability to absorb new material, new products, and equipment at a fast pace and apply them in a clinical setting. Passionate about advancing patient care through innovation, continuous learning, and technology adoption. Excited to leverage clinical expertise, leadership experience, and data-driven insights into a dynamic healthcare sales or clinical solutions role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative/Patient Safety Quality
Riverside Community Hospital Deanza Surgery Center
Riverside, CA
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Circulated all outpatient surgical cases to include Robotics, Ortho, ENT, General, GU, plastics, and GYN.
Infection Control RN
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious disease cases.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Front line support in COVID-19 outbreak.
- Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies.
- Identified trends for hospital infections, interpreting surveillance data using specialized software.
Staff RN CVOR
St Luke's Woodlands Hospital
The Woodlands, TX
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Perioperative RN, CVOR.
- Provide skilled perioperative nursing care to patients according to their individual needs and supervises associated personnel in related activities.
- Worked as a resource and expert in all areas of surgery.
Clinical Coordinator CVOR
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA
04.2009 - 05.2016
- Functioned as the lead clinical expert of Cardiothoracic surgery
- Coordinated diverse case schedules.
- Facilitated orientation and preceptorship programs.
- Engaged in quality improvement initiatives.
- Attended cardiac section meetings with C-Suite.
- Conducted in-service meetings for staff.
- Submitted capital budget requests for CVOR
- Circulated Open heart surgery, Robotic Surgery, Cancer Resection Surgery, GYN, Breast, Prostate, Orthopedic, and Trauma. Well-versed in thoracic lung resections for cancer.
Cardiac Coordinator RN CVOR
Baptist Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
12.2004 - 04.2009
- Leadership position responsible for maintaining the CVOR service line.
- Direct patient care daily CVOR.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Supported the launch of the Intuitive Robotic Cardiothoracic service line. Trained with team and surgeon development.
Staff Perioperative RN
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Mission Viejo, CA
01.2002 - 12.2004
- In conjunction with Saddleback College completed a five month perioperative program with didactic and hands on training in the OR.
- Functioned in all procedures, including but not limited to ENT, orthopedics, pediatrics, neurological, general, and cardiothoracic surgeries.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Summa Cum Laude 4.0
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY02-2025
Associates Degree - Liberal Studies
Fullerton College
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Mount San Antonio College School of Nursing
Skills
- Clinical leadership and surgical team supervision
- Advanced medication, IV administration
- HIPAA compliance and confidential documentation management, EMR expert
- Trust building with multidisciplinary teams and physicians
- Staff development, mentorship, and training
- Materials management in the surgical arena
- Persuasive and consultative communication
- High attention to detail in high-stakes, high-stress clinical settings
- Problem-solving and rapid critical thinking under intense pressure
- Relationship development with physicians, staff, and administration
- Product education and demonstrations for surgical teams, patients, and family education
- Clinical case reviews and root cause analyses
- Data-driven decision-making for surgical outcomes improvement
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Infection control and SSI prevention expert
- Advocate for patient safety and best practices
- Assistance with surgical procedures, device operations, scrubbing, and circulating
- Creative Problem Solving in Dynamic Clinical Environments, Adaptability
- Fluent in medical terminology and surgical language
- Formal training on intuitive robotic systems for hospital site support and training of staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite and PowerPoint
Affiliations
- Summa Cum Laude 4.0, Presidents List
- AORN, American Heart Association
- Vascular Nursing Society
- Innovators Award in Category of Service Excellence RCH 8/2012
- Robotic Surgery Training with Intuitive
- Infection Prevention University HCA
Additional Information
- California RN License #600680
- Texas RN License
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- BLS
Timeline
Perioperative/Patient Safety Quality
Riverside Community Hospital Deanza Surgery Center
06.2021 - 06.2024
Infection Control RN
Riverside Community Hospital
09.2017 - 06.2021
Staff RN CVOR
St Luke's Woodlands Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2016
Clinical Coordinator CVOR
Riverside Community Hospital
04.2009 - 05.2016
Cardiac Coordinator RN CVOR
Baptist Medical Center
12.2004 - 04.2009
Staff Perioperative RN
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
01.2002 - 12.2004
Associates Degree - Liberal Studies
Fullerton College
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Mount San Antonio College School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Summa Cum Laude 4.0
Galen College of Nursing
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