Joshua Johnston
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Strategic healthcare leader with proven expertise in managing large clinical operations and enhancing service lines. Achievements include driving sustainable quality improvements and financial performance. Skilled in developing high-performing teams and implementing effective governance structures. Adept at aligning organizational strategies with operational execution.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager-5C/5NE Intermediate Care Units
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Directed daily operations for 35-bed Intermediate Care Unit with 95 staff, managing patient flow, staffing, quality, and budget performance.
- Achieved measurable improvements in quality and experience metrics—reducing length of stay and hospital-acquired harm while increasing patient-experience scores.
- Unified two separate units into cohesive team, standardizing practices to enhance service line from telemetry to intermediate care.
- Collaborated with Cardiac Surgery leadership to enhance surgical capacity, achieving 50% increase in surgical volume.
- Established Lung Transplant program, creating policies, competencies, staffing models, and care pathways for high-acuity admissions.
- Spearheaded transition from legacy cardiac monitoring platform to advanced enterprise system, including workflow redesign and staff training.
- Redivided unit into two separate units to optimize geographical patient placement and expand service lines.
- Improved staff retention and safety-culture survey results through targeted initiatives.
Registered Nurse – Surgical/Trauma/Burn ICU
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, USA
07.2015 - 12.2020
- Provided care to high-acuity trauma and surgical patients in a Level 1 trauma center.
- Led morale and orientation initiatives as SICU Unit Council co-chair, fostering a supportive environment for staff and patients.
- Oversaw nursing duties, mentored new staff to enhance team skills, and engaged in shared governance to improve care quality.
Registered Nurse – Surgical/Trauma ICU
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, USA
05.2011 - 04.2015
- Delivered critical care in a fast-paced Level 1 trauma and surgical ICU.
- Acted as charge and resource nurse; precepted and supported novice nurses.
- Participated in shared governance initiatives to enhance unit operations and promote collaborative decision-making.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Executive Leadership
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA12.2029
Master of Science - Health Leadership, Nursing & Healthcare Administration
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2011
Skills
- Patient care
- Healthcare administration
- Quality improvement
- Leadership and team development
- Collaboration and training
Leadership Committee Involvement
- Board of Director, Mazzoni Center, 2024-Present, Provide governance and strategic oversight for a nationally recognized LGBTQ-focused health and wellness organization. Serve as the Board Chair for the Quality Outcomes Committee.
- Board of Directors, Southeastern Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (SEPONL), 2026- Present, Provide governance and strategic oversight for a regional nurse leadership organization. Served as a member of Nurse Leader Education Committee 2022-Present.
- Committee Member, Center City Division NPG Restructure Committee, 2020
- Committee Member, Enterprise Clinical Ladder Committee, 2019
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- American Organization for Nurse Leadership (AONL)
- Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL)
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (SEPONL)
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Honors Recognition
- Nursing Excellence Award for Structural Empowerment, 2019
- DAISY Award Nominee, bedside nurse, nurse leader
Timeline
Nurse Manager-5C/5NE Intermediate Care Units
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – Surgical/Trauma/Burn ICU
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse – Surgical/Trauma ICU
Tampa General Hospital
05.2011 - 04.2015
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Executive Leadership
Thomas Jefferson University
Master of Science - Health Leadership, Nursing & Healthcare Administration
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida