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Kara Johnson

Leighton,AL

Summary

Critical Care Registered Nurse at North Alabama Medical Center, excelling in patient advocacy and healthcare team collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in intensive care unit experience and analytical thinking, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in mentoring new staff and leading emergency response efforts, showcasing exceptional decision-making and prioritization abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse

North Alabama Medical Center
06.2023 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.

Certified Nursing Assistant

North Alabama Medical Center
12.2020 - 05.2023
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Colbert County High School
Leighton, AL
05.2019

Skills

Intensive Care Unit Experience

Patient Advocacy

Healthcare Team Collaboration

Family advocacy

HIPAA Education

Chart management

Program Evaluation

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Analytical Thinking

Documentation And Reporting

Task and Work Prioritization

Coaching and Mentoring

Experience

Preceptorship, January 2023-April 2023
North Alabama Medical Center, Critical Care Unit, Florence, AL (36 hrs)
• Coordinated and collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to assess, and care for
critical patients under supervision of preceptor and observed roles and
responsibilities of charge nurse.
• Developed a deeper knowledge and understanding of what different roles entail in
healthcare.


Internship, January 2023-April 2023
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Regional National Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Birmingham, AL (60 hrs)
• Provided monitoring and care for critical infants in a level IV Neonatal Intensive
Care unit with varying diagnoses, including extreme premature and cardiac/respiratory defects, under supervision of a delegated registered nurse.

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse

North Alabama Medical Center
06.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

North Alabama Medical Center
12.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Alabama

High School Diploma -

Colbert County High School

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