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Kathryn Johnson

Phenix City,AL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career 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

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department

Piedmont Columbus Regional
02.2022 - Current
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Room

Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2022
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with a variety of medical conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • As a flow coordinator, 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.

Clinical Instructor

Columbus State University
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Assisted in the development of simulation scenarios to provide realistic patient experiences for students to practice their skills.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.

Clinical Instructor

Auburn University
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Assisted in the development of simulation scenarios to provide realistic patient experiences for students to practice their skills.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.

Clinical Instructor

Columbus State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Assisted in the development of simulation scenarios to provide realistic patient experiences for students to practice their skills.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics

Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital
08.2015 - 02.2017
  • Worked on a medical surgical pediatric unit and in a pediatric intensive care unit while advocating for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Patient Care Technician

St. Francis Medical Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
05.2015

Skills

  • Nursing Care Coordination
  • Staff Supervision
  • Team Leadership
  • Licensed RN
  • Decision-Making
  • Clinical Instruction

Certification

  • Certified Pediatric Nurse (PNBC since 2019)
  • BLS, PALS, & ACLS certified through American Heart Association
  • Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP)


Timeline

Charge Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department

Piedmont Columbus Regional
02.2022 - Current

Clinical Instructor

Columbus State University
08.2021 - 01.2022

Clinical Instructor

Auburn University
01.2020 - 01.2021

Clinical Instructor

Columbus State University
08.2018 - 05.2019

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Room

Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics

Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital
08.2015 - 02.2017

Patient Care Technician

St. Francis Medical Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2015

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Columbus State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbus State University

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