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Jill Johnson

Pearisburg,VA

Summary

Skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in pre- and post-surgical care, notably at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Excelled in a high-volume setting, enhancing patient treatment planning and discharge coordination. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and empathy, ensuring culturally-sensitive care. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

New River Surgery Center
Christiansburg, VA
02.2005 - 02.2025
  • Pre-surgical testing that consisted of medical histories and obtaining extra medical tests and information for doctors for complex patients.
  • Drawing blood samples for pre-op surgery, perform EKGs.
  • Checked in patients for surgical and endoscopic procedures in a fast-paced environment.
  • Started IVs, surgical preps, and administered medications.
  • Provided care to post-op patients, educated them on discharge instructions, medications, and post-treatment care, and addressed patients' questions and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Assisted in the PACU with children under anesthesia.

Registered Nurse

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Christiansburg, VA
10.1987 - 02.2005
  • Outpatient surgery pre- and post-surgical nurse.
  • Checked in and completed post-op care for various types of surgical patients.
  • Assisted with the creation and operation of a pre-surgical testing program.
  • Worked with patients who have language barriers.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wytheville Community College
Wytheville
05-1987

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Giles County Vocational School
Pearisburg, VA
06-1982

Skills

  • CPR certified (current)
  • ACLS and PALS certified (previously)
  • Pre- and post-surgical care
  • Blood drawing
  • EKGs, along with the EKG interpretation class
  • Starting IVs
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of patients
  • Organizational skills
  • Positive communication skills
  • Empathy
  • Ability to multitask
  • Professionalism
  • Active listening
  • Problem management
  • Collaboration with a team
  • Ethics
  • Conflict management
  • Patient treatment planning
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Time management skills
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Chart updating
  • Discharge coordination
  • Procedure preparations
  • Documenting vitals
  • Follow-up calls

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

New River Surgery Center
02.2005 - 02.2025

Registered Nurse

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
10.1987 - 02.2005

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wytheville Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Giles County Vocational School

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