Johnna Yowell
Melissa,TX
Summary
Responsible Registered Nurse with excellent skills demonstrated by 15 months as a Postpartum RN, 7 years of experience as an RN in Orthopedic, Med/Surg and Trauma nursing, 2 years as an LVN and 1 year as an aide. Friendly and Energetic Postpartum Nurse with 15 months of experience caring for mothers and newborns. Excel in educating new parents on infant care and promoting maternal-infant bonding. Commended for successfully caring for and assisting to emotional needs of mothers during postpartum period.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, Texas
04.2021 - Current
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Conducted examinations to determine fundal firmness and bleeding
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
Registered Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
02.2016 - 04.2021
- Texoma Medical Center - Denison Tx.
- Acute & Chronic patient care for med-surg and orthopedic patients, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from broken bones, wound care, head trauma, seizures, cellulitis, bowel obstructions, diabetics etc.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Experience with traction, external fixators, NG tube placement and maintenance, tube feedings.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD.
- And pneumonia.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans and goals.
- Head to toe assessments with appropriate interventions as needed.
- Monitor neurovascular status and report any changes to the physician.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer.
- Experience with educating and monitoring pre-op and post-op patients.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- IM, IVP and Subcutaneous administration of medications and teaching to patient, pain control management.
- IV insertion and maintenance of site, blood transfusions, monitor PICC lines.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, Tx
09.2013 - 02.2016
- Examined patients and dispensed medications as needed.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Delegate tasks to nurse aides, and follow up where needed.
- Communicate with Registered Nurse and other healthcare professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
Education
Associate of Science -
Grayson College
Denison, TX12.2015
Grayson County College
2013
Skills
- Strong knowledge of Postpartum care
- Culturally sensitive
- Breastfeeding education
- Newborn Education
- Excel in computerized charting
- Discharge education
- Antepartum care
- Postpartum Teaching
- Hysterectomy care
- Immunizations
- Promote family bonding
- Admitted and cared for pre- and post-surgical patients
- Care for high risk postpartum hemorrhage patients
- Cesareans
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
02.2016 - 04.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
09.2013 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Texoma Medical Center
08.2012 - 09.2013
Associate of Science -
Grayson College
Grayson County College
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