Karen Johnson
Hallsboro,NC
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong clinical skills and focus on child and adolescent care. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments. Expertise in health assessments, emergency response, and patient education, combined with compassionate approach and strong communication abilities. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting high standards in healthcare delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Columbus County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
07.2012 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC07-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC05.2012
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Staff Supervision
- Precepting
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
- Personal Care Needs
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Health screening
- Student health assessment
- Healthcare coordination
- Student needs assessment
- CPR/ACLS Certification
- Physical Assessment
- Health Promotion and Education
Timeline
School Nurse
Columbus County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
07.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
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