Kerry Johnston
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Marian Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Stability Heatlh
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Since August 2020, I have been working as a travel nurse with Stability Health. My most recent assignment has been at Marian Regional Medical Center, in Santa Maria CA.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital Oakland
07.2007 - 07.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking basic EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 50-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 4 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, PCA's (patient care assistant), and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse - Ortho/Neuro Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Okanagan University College
Kelowna, Canada06.2004
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient & family advocacy
- Diabetes & nutrition education
- Proficient in IV setup, insertion and management
- BLS & ACLS certified
- EMR/EHR (Epic Apex, Cerner)
- JCHO regulatory compliance
- Chronic disease management
- Patient assessment
- Competent in peripheral blood collection
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Marian Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Stability Heatlh
07.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital Oakland
07.2007 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse - Ortho/Neuro Unit
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
06.2004 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Okanagan University College