KENNEDY R. JOHNSON
Grand Prairie
Summary
Compassionate and motivated registered nurse with recent nurse residency completion, seeking a full-time clinical role in a patient-centered healthcare setting. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based practice care, supporting interdisciplinary teams, and promoting positive patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical City
Fort Worth
12.2024 - Current
- Provides comprehensive nursing care to moderately to critically ill patients
- Performs detailed patient assessments, including neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory status
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and vital signs, promptly recognizing and responding to changes in patient conditions
- Administer IV medication, blood products, and titratable drips per physician and hospital protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individuals care plans
- Utilizes evidence-based practices to promote patient safety, recovery and positive outcomes
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatments, medications and discharge patients.
Patient Care Technician
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Carbondale
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Life Skills Trainer
Sevita Health
Carbondale
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Facilitated activities designed to help participants practice and apply new life skills in real-life situations.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with participants to discuss challenges they have encountered while applying newly acquired life skills.
- Provided emotional support to participants during difficult times of transition or adjustment.
- Monitored participant attendance at classes and events to ensure full participation in the program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08.2024
High School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional South
Lansing, IL05.2019
Skills
- Basic nursing care
- IV Insertion
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Patient Assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiac Monitoring and telemetry interpretations
- Professional Bedside Manner
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
Accomplishments
Nominated in September 2023 to receive the TONI award for exceptional Patient Care Technicians, for being a team player and prioritizing the team's goal over personal interest.
References
References available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteered at local non-profit organization packing bags of food for children
- Assisted in running a local food pantry
- Assisted with SIU’s solar eclipse event
- Mentored young women in college helping them develop academic and leadership skills
Certifications And License
- RN License
- BLS certified - American Heart Association
- ACLS certified - American Heart Association
Activities
- Member of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc, 2023
- Women of Action Chapter Chaplain and Philanthropist, 2023-2024
- Former Member of the Student Nurse Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical City
12.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Southern Illinois Healthcare
05.2022 - 07.2024
Life Skills Trainer
Sevita Health
01.2021 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
High School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional South