Kaylee Johnston
Ardmore,TN
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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Athens Limestone Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Huntsville Hospital Main
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided patient care in an acute 17 bed ICU unit serving trauma/stroke patients
- Monitored vital signs and notified attending physicians of changes. Assisted physicians with emergent situations.
- Monitored patients with Neurologic traumas including bleeds and brain death.
- Assisted Legacy of Hope with patients last wishes to be organ donors.
- Monitored ventilated patients, managed and cleared/cleaned airway and secretions.
- Documented and explained procedures, patient conditions, and medication administration with accuracy.
LPN Charge Nurse
Limestone Health And Rehab
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL07.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL12.2020
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Pain Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Trauma Nursing
- Team Collaboration
- Emergency Triage
- Infection Control
- Time Management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Critical Care
- MOAB- Management of Aggressive Behavior
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Athens Limestone Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Huntsville Hospital Main
12.2020 - 01.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Limestone Health And Rehab
07.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Calhoun Community College