Johanna "JO" West

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and providing high-quality care in critical situations.
• Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, addressing concerns promptly, and involving patients in decision-making processes.
• competent with critical care patients and drips, vents, tracheostomies, Post op pts, COPD, MI . Stroke Center, Bedside Surgical Procedures, Trauma Level 1, Teaching Hospital
• Float areas, Emergency Room, Med-Surg, Telemetry
• Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
• concurrent seasonal contracts within the Bassett Facility

Infirmary Nurse for maximum security Prison Populaion of 1500 Incarcerated Individuals .

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• worked in an Intensive Care Unit with critically ill patient population.

• Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
• Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
• Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
• Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.

• Educated patients and their families on disease management strategies, promoting self-care and improving overall health literacy.
• Delivered high-quality care while adhering to all relevant legal, ethical, and professional standards within the home health setting.
• Improved patient safety through diligent observation, assessment, and reporting of potential risks or hazards in the home environment.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' health status and promptly addressing concerns or changes in condition.

• Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
• Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.

• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
• Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
• Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.

Staff nurse on Medical/Surgical Floor

floated to ED/PACU/OB

• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.