Karla Harlow Johnson

• Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
• Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
• Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
• Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
• Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
• Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
• Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
• Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
• Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Works as unit charge nurse, responsible for CNAs making daily schedule and delegating responsibilities on rehab unit
• Administered mediations including diabetic monitoring, does treatments, insert foley catheters, charting and documenting, admit and discharge residents, performed physical assessments, Communicate any change of condition in residents to doctors, and family members
• Transcribe doctors orders to resident charts
• Make sure doctor appointments are scheduled
• Assist with providing care to residents
• Assist residents perform daily activities such as getting in and out of bed, taking medications, eating, walking and participate in other activities
• Worked with COVID-19 residents during outbreak in community.

• Enrolled in accredited school of nursing in good standing to pursue healthcare career.
• Use of Epic electronic documentation system for charting on clients and communicating with other disciplinaries within the system.
• Administration of IV medication using the multi pump delivery system.
• Performed patient assessments.
• Provide direct nursing care to patients, including medication administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safety.
• Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
• Partnered with registered nursed to perform specified patient care activities.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Worked as the Unit Manager, responsible for nurses and CNAs along with resident on memory care unit
• Admit and assess residents, making sure all discharged residents are provided with proper home health care, and equipment as well and educate resident and families on discharge instructions including medications, monitor medications, making sure they are being given in a timely manner, labs, are done and reviewed by MD in timely manner, residents on ABT, correlate DON, ADON, MD/PA/NP to monitor and evaluate residents treatment plan, Evaluating staff performance, enforce health and safety regulations, Assist with staffing facility, Participate in daily and monthly staff meetings.

• Responsible for nurses and CNAs along with residents on memory care unit.
• Monitored patient progress, identified problems, and implemented corrective action plans.
• Assisted in the development of nursing staff by providing guidance, direction, education and support.
• Provided direct patient care including assessments, treatments, medication administration and documentation.
• Developed and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals and administrative personnel.
• Evaluated quality of care provided to patients through chart reviews and surveys.
• Performed employee evaluations on a timely basis according to hospital policy.
• Created an environment that fosters team work among all members of the healthcare team.
• Resolved conflicts between employees or departments in a professional manner.
• Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
• Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions.
• Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

• Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Working along with correction officers and deputy sheriff, making sure inmates are not suicidal or require medical attention upon entering the jail.
• Administering medications to inmates, monitoring blood sugars, inmates on on withdrawal protocol, suicidal inmates, inmates with medical problems, assisting the MD and PA with sick calls and physicals.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
• Maintained strict data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall care and response times.

• Worked as a security officer responsible for monitoring film equipments at different film locations.
• At Hartsfield Jackson airport, monitoring airplanes being serviced, making sure that only authorized staff enters and work on their assigned planes.

• Worked as charge nurse making schedule and delegating duties to CNAs.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
• Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
• Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
• Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
• Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
• Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
• Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
• Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
• Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Worked as the Wellness Service Director: Went to hospitals and private homes ot assess potential residents to see if they were eligible for placement in the Assisted Living community.
• Work with other health care agencies and hospices to correlate patient care.
• Responsible for making sure all residents medications are ordered, triage resident for MD, maintaining residents medical record.
• Make and keep up with residents Dr. appointments.
• Monthly nursing physical assessments of all residents.
• Perform sick call as needed.
• Transcribe MD orders and order medications.
• Monitor residents on antibiotics.
• Worked closely with residents, family members and MD on resident total care.
• Schedule medical staff include nurses, MA, and med techs.
• Train med techs.
• Order and maintain medical supplies.
• Dispense weekly medical supplies.
• Participated in monthly staff meetings.
• Educate patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
• Ensured the all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
• Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
• Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
• Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and prevention.
• Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Went to hospitals and private homes to assess potential resident to see if they were eligible for placement in the Assisted Living Community.
• Work with other health care agencies and hospices to correlate patient care.
• Responsible for making sure all residents medication are ordered, triage residents for MD, maintaining resident medical records.
• Make and keep up with residents Dr. appointments.
• Monthly physical assessments on all residents.
• Sick call as needed, monitoring residents on antibiotics.
• Worked closely with residents, family members and MD in resident care.
• schedule medical staff including nurses, medical assistants, and Med techs, train Med techs.
• Order and maintain medical supplies.
• Dispensed weekly medical supplies.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Inserviced/taught staff on how to care for residents with Alzheimer's dementia.
• Staff and make schedule for entire building including staffing and scheduling sitters per family request.

Make schedule and delegate duties to CNA

Administer medications via PO or G-tube, starts IV for hydration or antibiotic therapy, monitor PICC lines and access sites on dialysis patients (bruitt/thrill). Monitor blood sugar and vital signs. Treatment included pressure ulcers, monthly and weekly skin assessments, working with wound vacs, catheter insertions, specimen collection. Document in pt charts, transcribing MD orders. Admission assessments, discharge summary.

• Assessing inmates as they enter the facility, obtaining medical history and implanting PPD. Working along with correction officer and deputy sheriff, making, making sure inmates are not suicidal or require medical attention upon entering the jail. Administering medications to inmates, monitoring blood sugars, suicidal inmates, inmates with medical problems, assisting the doctor with sick calls. Starting and monitoring IV as well as inmates on withdrawal protocols.

Make schedule and delegate duties to CNA

Administer medications via PO or G-tube, starts IV for hydration or antibiotic therapy, monitor PICC lines and access sites on dialysis patients (bruits/thrill). Monitor blood sugar and vital signs. Treatment included pressure ulcers, monthly and weekly skin assessments, working with wound vacs, catheter insertions, specimen collection. Document in pt charts, transcribing MD orders. Admission assessments, discharge summary. Assisted with ADL care. Patient and family teaching. Post mortem care for residents of Jewish faith.