Johnel Brown
Perry,GA
Summary
Experienced and registered nurse with a solid foundation in medical-surgical nursing. Skilled in delivering compassionate patient care and effectively handling complex cases within fast-paced healthcare settings. Proficient in wound care and post-operative recovery, utilizing critical thinking and teamwork to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinical Nurse on Unit 3 Main Pulmonary
Houston Health Care
08.2022 - Current
- Transition to internal contract – Fulltime 08/22– Relief charge started on 8/24:
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Trained numerous new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and delegating responsibilities.
IV Therapy Nurse PRN
Houston medical center
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored patients closely for signs of infiltration or other complications, promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Enhanced patient comfort by administering IV therapy in a gentle and efficient manner.
- Conducted regular assessments of peripheral and central lines to detect potential issues early, reducing complications and improving patient experience.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently preparing and organizing necessary supplies for IV therapy administration.
RN
Travel staffing agency: Lamb staffing
03.2022 - 08.2022
- RN Contract for two 8-week contracts at Houston medical center in Warner Robins Ga.1601 Watson Blvd
- Warner Robins On 3 Main pulmonary medsurge/tele unit
RN Case Manager
Encompass home hospice
08.2021 - 03.2022
- focused on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of patients and their loved ones
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
Clinical RN PRN Employee
Houston Health Care-Perry Hospital Med-Surg
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Primarily responsible for providing professional nursing care within the assigned unit
- Coordinates plan of care with the patient, their family, and the interdisciplinary team
- Ensures appropriate resources for all internal/external customers
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Clinical Nurse, 7 Main Orthopedics
Navicent Health Macon
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients served
- Assumes responsibility for planning, organizing, delegating, and evaluating patient care rendered by LPNs, technicians, Medical Receptionists, and other staff
- Supported departmental goals by participating in performance improvement initiatives related to orthopedic patient care outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to infection control standards during all aspects of patient care delivery.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively while caring for high acuity orthopedic patients requiring complex medical intervention.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, including medication administration, wound care, and rehabilitation exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA01.2021
Associate of Science in Nursing - RN
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA01.2019
Associate of Arts -
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL01.2014
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Precepting
- Staff supervision
- Wound care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- EMR systems
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- Registered Nurse license - RN291450 Expires2026
- CPR/ BLS exp
- ACLS exp01/2027
- ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Course done6/24
- Rhythm Interpretation EKG Class – comprehensive
Experience
- Home and Hospital Patient Care
- Multiple Covid19 units
- Medsurg/ Telemetry
- Home hospice nurse case manager
- Clinical nursing instructor
- Electronic Medical Records: Cerner, EPIC, Meditech
Timeline
IV Therapy Nurse PRN
Houston medical center
02.2024 - Current
RN Clinical Nurse on Unit 3 Main Pulmonary
Houston Health Care
08.2022 - Current
RN
Travel staffing agency: Lamb staffing
03.2022 - 08.2022
RN Case Manager
Encompass home hospice
08.2021 - 03.2022
Clinical RN PRN Employee
Houston Health Care-Perry Hospital Med-Surg
12.2020 - 08.2021
Clinical Nurse, 7 Main Orthopedics
Navicent Health Macon
12.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Associate of Science in Nursing - RN
Gordon State College
Associate of Arts -
Florida State College of Jacksonville
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