Karen Johnson
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 30+ years of history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Medical Staffing
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse
Steadfast Staffing Agency
12.2020 - Current
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellcome MD
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Certification - BLS
American Heart Association
2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY09.2019
Certification - Phlebotomy / ECG/Medical Billing And Coding
Avtech Institute of Technology
South Plainfield, NJ06.2014
Nursing Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Union County College
Cranford, NJ05.1996
Skills
- Healthcare Billing
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- Staff Supervision
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
- Immunization Administration
- Diabetes Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trinity Medical Staffing
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Steadfast Staffing Agency
12.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellcome MD
08.2018 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
08.2017 - 07.2018
Certification - BLS
American Heart Association
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Certification - Phlebotomy / ECG/Medical Billing And Coding
Avtech Institute of Technology
Nursing Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Union County College
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