Johanna Lucio Leija, MSN, RN, CCRN
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and motivated registered nurse with 8 years of Pediatric Critical Care experience including Level 1 trauma experience, Pediatric CVICU, Level II NICU, and Delivery Transition experience. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Texas Children's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
RN
Children's Memorial Hermann
08.2022 - Current
- Float nurse in a 30-bed pediatric cardiovascular ICU, and 30-bed pediatric intensive care unit. Responsible for the care of critically ill pediatric patients with unrepaired and repaired congenital heart defects.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
RN
Yale New Haven Health
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Travel nurse in a 23-bed mixed cardiovascular and level 1 trauma pediatric intensive care unit, responsible for the care of critically ill pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
RN
Children's Hospital of San Antonio
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Travel nurse in a 26 bed mixed cardiovascular and pediatric intensive care unit, responsible for the care of critically ill pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN
Texas Children's Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Staff nurse in a 57 bed pediatric intensive care unit, responsible for the care of critically ill pediatric patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Staff nurse in a 12 bed level 2 neonatal intensive care unit, responsible for care of critically and/or premature newborns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
RN
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Staff nurse in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, responsible for the care of critically ill pediatric and adult patients.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Studies
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX05.2024
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
The University of Texas Health Science Center At Houston School of Nursing
08.2016
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge Planning
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient and family advocacy
- Cardiac Care
- Critical Care
- Procedure preparations
- Relationship Building
Certificationsandcredentials
- Basic Life Support, 01/01/16 - Current
- Critical Care Registered Nurse, 01/01/20 - Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 01/01/17 - Current
- Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum, 01/01/20 - Current
References
Available upon request
Timeline
RN
Texas Children's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
RN
Children's Memorial Hermann
08.2022 - Current
RN
Yale New Haven Health
06.2022 - 07.2022
RN
Children's Hospital of San Antonio
10.2021 - 04.2022
RN
Texas Children's Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2021
RN
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights
01.2018 - 08.2018
RN
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
10.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Science in Nursing - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Studies
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
The University of Texas Health Science Center At Houston School of Nursing