Johneshia Arso
Summary
- With a proven track record at Merit Health Biloxi, I excel in hemodynamic monitoring and leading teams through critical care challenges, enhancing patient outcomes by 40%. My expertise in Intensive Care Unit experience and my ability to adapt and communicate effectively under pressure set me apart.
- Healthcare professional with significant experience in critical care environments. Adept at managing complex patient cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and results-driven approach in dynamic healthcare settings. Skills include patient assessment, critical decision-making, and advanced life support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Merit Health Biloxi
06.2024 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- 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.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Forrest General Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
- Enhanced teamwork among nursing staff through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mobile Infirmary
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Singing River Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
USA Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Championed patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting discussions.
- Improved patient outcomes through accurate interpretation of vital signs, lab results, and telemetry data for timely intervention.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
- Served as a resource for colleagues on evidence-based practices in critical care nursing, promoting best practice implementation across the float pool.
- Ensured optimal nutrition for critically ill patients by collaborating with dietitians in monitoring intake/output ratios and adjusting enteral feeding regimens accordingly.
- Prevented medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering medications via multiple routes including IV infusions, injections, and oral medications.
- Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
- Provided high-quality care for critically ill patients with various conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction.
- Supported family members during stressful situations by providing education on their loved one''s condition and offering emotional support.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Springhill Medical Center
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
USA Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College
Monroeville, AL05.2021
High School Diploma -
Lillie B. Williamson
Mobile, AL05.2008
Skills
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Central Line Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway Management
- Advanced Life Support
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support, Exp: 07/2025
- ACLS- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support, Exp: 07/2025
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Exp: 07/2025
- NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Exp: 11/2024
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Merit Health Biloxi
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Forrest General Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mobile Infirmary
04.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Singing River Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
USA Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Springhill Medical Center
09.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
USA Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College
High School Diploma -
Lillie B. Williamson
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