Kayla Johnson, BSN, RN
Moore,SC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated BSN-prepared registered nurse with extensive experience in critical care, stepdown, progressive care, telemetry, and med-surg settings. Exceptional adaptability to new environments and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes. Renowned for strong communication skills with patients and families, maintaining focus and responsiveness in rapidly changing clinical situations. Committed to delivering evidence-based care while fostering a supportive, team-oriented culture that enhances overall healthcare delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Med Surg/Tele Registered Nurse
Cherokee Medical Center
Gaffney, SC
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and provided intravenous therapy according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals using telemetry equipment to ensure early detection of abnormalities.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Shelby, NC
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Delivered high-quality patient care for 4-5 patients in progressive care settings
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans
- Advocated for patients' needs, facilitating communication between families and healthcare providers
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Float RN providing comprehensive care to 3-5 patients per shift across a wide range of units, including medical ICU, progressive care, telemetry, cardiac, neuro, respiratory, oncology, renal, urology, rehab, med-surg, and step down
- Quickly adapt to varying unit protocols, team workflows, and patient populations, delivering high-quality care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely interventions, patient safety, and smooth transitions of care across all settings
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Advent Health Celebration
Celebration, FL
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided care for 3-4 high-acuity patients pre- and post-op following complex cardiac and thoracic procedures, including CABG, TAVR, heart catheterizations with stent placements, valve replacements, LVAD, pacemaker placement, VATS, AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, thrombectomy, and enterectomy
- Managed telemetry monitoring and advanced interventions such as chest tubes and wound vacs
- Monitored and titrated cardiac and insulin drips; responded to arrhythmias including AFib, VT, and VF
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Floated daily to a wide variety of units including medical ICU, stepdown, cardiac, neuro, respiratory, oncology, renal, urology, med-surg, and all telemetry units
- Provided direct care for 3-5 patients per shift, independently assessing health status, implementing individualized care plans, and responding to acute changes in condition
- Administered medications and treatments per provider orders while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
New Bern, NC
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided care for 5-6 adult patients per shift across telemetry and progressive care units at multiple facilities, often with minimal orientation
- Rapidly onboarded to new hospitals, units, and EMR systems, consistently delivering safe, high-quality care in unfamiliar and fast-paced environments
- Managed a wide range of acute and chronic conditions including sepsis, heart failure, COPD, CKD, liver failure, pneumonia, PE, GI bleeds, pancreatitis, DKA, stroke, EtOH withdrawal, metabolic encephalopathy, cancer, and post-op complications
Public Health Nurse
Pender County Health Department
Burgaw, NC
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided case management for patients with TB, HIV, hepatitis, STIs, foodborne illness, COVID-19, and other reportable diseases
- Assessed health status, coordinated treatment plans, and communicated care with providers and clients
- Conducted disease investigations, contact tracing, and surveillance per public health protocols
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed care for 2-3 critically ill patients in a medical ICU, including those with COVID-19, sepsis, and multi-organ dysfunction
- Monitored and managed ventilators, sedation, and hemodynamics; responded to code blues
- Administered critical care interventions in accordance with established protocols and patient needs.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered specialized care for 3-4 patients recovering from cardiothoracic, vascular, and GI surgeries, including CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, LVAD, and heart/lung transplants
- Managed advanced interventions such as chest tubes, wound vacs, tracheostomies, epidurals, and PCAs
- Titrated cardiac and insulin drips; monitored telemetry and responded to arrhythmias
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Ft. Lauderdale12-2019
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2016
Skills
- Flexible problem-solving
- Critical care management
- Advanced cardiac monitoring
- Effective time management
- Quality enhancement strategies
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIHSS
Timeline
PRN Med Surg/Tele Registered Nurse
Cherokee Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2025 - 12.2025
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
03.2025 - 06.2025
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Advent Health Celebration
10.2024 - 02.2025
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 03.2023
Public Health Nurse
Pender County Health Department
08.2021 - 02.2022
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Onslow Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
University of South Florida
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Keiser University