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RegisteredNurse

Karen Johnson

Toronto,OH

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Lifeline Hospital and Rehab, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes through expert application of clinical judgment and compassionate advocacy. Skilled in infection control and patient assessments, significantly improving healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Weirton Medical Center
06.2018 - 04.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Registered Nurse

Lifeline Hospital and Rehab
05.2010 - 06.2018

Medical administration, evaluation of patients condition, round with physicians. Communicate with patients and family members regarding care.

Education

Associates In Nursing - Nursing

Community College of Beaver County
Monaca
06.2003

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Char
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Family Education
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Patient Discharge
  • Performing EKGs
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Maintaining privacy
  • ADL Assistance
  • Personal care needs
  • Chest pain managemen
  • Cardiac Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Removing sutures
  • Feeding pumps understanding

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Weirton Medical Center
06.2018 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse

Lifeline Hospital and Rehab
05.2010 - 06.2018

Associates In Nursing - Nursing

Community College of Beaver County
Karen Johnson