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Keshundra Johnson

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Experienced professional registered nurse with a decade of expertise in healthcare, specializing in the hospital, rehab facilities, occupational health, and diverse global healthcare environments. Committed to providing top-notch care, driven by a passion for delivering excellence. Seeking fresh challenges and growth opportunities to further advance nursing career.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Health Nurse

Premise Health
08.2023 - Current
  • Manage emergency response planning, preventative health, and case management while maintaining OSHA-compliant logs.
  • Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
  • Improved employee health by implementing comprehensive wellness programs and initiatives.
  • Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
  • Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive employee wellness programs that addressed physical, mental, and emotional health.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Methodist Hospital
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive care for adults and pediatric patients requiring close monitoring.
  • Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
  • Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Minimized readmissions by delivering thorough discharge instructions, ensuring proper follow-up appointments were scheduled, and coordinating services with community resources when needed.
  • Provided clinical supervision for student nurses during their practicum rotations within the Progressive Care Unit setting.
  • Assisted in triaging patients and quickly assessing their needs to provide appropriate care within the Progressive Care Unit scope.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by floating to other units as needed, applying comprehensive nursing skills across various clinical settings.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Travel Nurse

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Provided care for adult oncology patients requiring close monitoring and completed admission and discharge assessments.
  • Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
  • Collaborated with oncologists to develop targeted treatment plans for patients with various cancer types and stages.
  • Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health record systems.
  • Advocated for patient rights, ensuring access to appropriate pain management options during end-of-life care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Progressive Care Travel Nurse

North Central Baptist Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Provided comprehensive care for adult patients requiring close observation
  • Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
  • Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families by providing education on their loved ones'' conditions, treatment plans, and progress updates.
  • Promoted a healing environment through maintaining clean and organized patient rooms, addressing concerns, and offering emotional support.
  • Rounded hourly for optimal patient care outcomes using AIDET technique.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Assisted in triaging patients and quickly assessing their needs to provide appropriate care within the Progressive Care Unit scope.
  • Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare (Duke University Hospital)
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Monitored adult and pediatric patients requiring close observation and interpreted ECG strips.
  • Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
  • Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
  • Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients transitioning to hospice or palliative settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.

Travel Nurse (Peds/Adult Stepdown and Floatpool)

Aya Healthcare (UNC Main Hospital)
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Monitored and assessed patients in critical condition across various specialized units including burn, ENT stepdown, trauma, and antepartum.
  • Provided care for vent patients and those with arterial lines, ensuring frequent monitoring of vital signs and labs.
  • Managed patients not stable enough for ICU, including those in observation and telemetry units.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
  • Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.

Travel Nurse (Stepdown)

Aya Healthcare (Prisma Baptist Health)
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Monitored adult and pediatric patients requiring close observation and interpreted ECG strips.
  • Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
  • Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
  • Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients transitioning to hospice or palliative settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.

Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare (Wakemed)
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Interpreted cardiac rhythms, tracked telemetry, and evaluated patient I&Os to ensure accurate care delivery.
  • Monitored adult and pediatric patients requiring close observation
  • Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
  • Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
  • Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients transitioning to hospice or palliative settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.

Travel Nurse (Stepdown/telemetry)

AMN Healthcare (Central Carolina Hospital)
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Monitoring adult patients requiring close observation and interpreted ECG strips.
  • Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
  • Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
  • Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients transitioning to hospice or palliative settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.

Travel Nurse (Cardiac Stepdown)

Johnston Health UNC
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Monitored adult patients requiring close observation and interpreted ECG strips.
  • Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
  • Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients transitioning to hospice or palliative settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.
  • Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing empathetic support and clear communication during their time in the COVID-19 unit.
  • Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures and treatments.

Travel Nurse

UAB Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Managed care for step-down, gastric, oncology, and surgery patients.
  • Administered NG tube placement and pain management for hepatology patients.
  • Prepared pre-op liver and kidney transplant patients for surgery.

  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support for patients transitioning back to their homes.
  • Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Travel Nurse RN

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Managed patients not stable enough for ICU, including those in observation and telemetry units.
  • Collaborated with patients after cardiothoracic surgeries to offer support.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
  • Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
  • Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 4 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.

Travel Nurse RN

Emory University Hospital Midtown
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
  • Provided critical care to patients in emergency situations, stabilizing conditions and facilitating swift recovery.

Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical (Adult)

Jackson Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Provided comprehensive care for ortho, neuro, and urology patients, including telemetry monitoring and patient teaching.l
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2021

Associates Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Opp, AL
05.2016

Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing

Wallace State Community College
Selma, AL
12.2011

Certification - Medical Assistant

CAPPS College
Montgomery, AL
2005

Skills

  • Nursing
  • Hospital experience
  • Critical care experience
  • Working with pediatric patients
  • Strong IV insertion skills
  • Tele health
  • Microsoft windows/ excel
  • Drug testing
  • Occupational health regulations
  • Employee health services
  • Vision screening
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Immunization administration

Certification

  • RN License
  • Compact State Nurse License
  • PALS Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • NIHSS Certification July 2023 to July 2024

CUST

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Occupational Health Nurse

Premise Health
08.2023 - Current

Travel Nurse

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
06.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Methodist Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Progressive Care Travel Nurse

North Central Baptist Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare (Duke University Hospital)
08.2022 - 12.2022

Travel Nurse (Peds/Adult Stepdown and Floatpool)

Aya Healthcare (UNC Main Hospital)
12.2021 - 06.2022

Travel Nurse (Stepdown)

Aya Healthcare (Prisma Baptist Health)
09.2021 - 12.2021

Travel Nurse

AMN Healthcare (Wakemed)
10.2020 - 09.2021

Travel Nurse (Stepdown/telemetry)

AMN Healthcare (Central Carolina Hospital)
06.2020 - 09.2020

Travel Nurse (Cardiac Stepdown)

Johnston Health UNC
02.2020 - 05.2020

Travel Nurse

UAB Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019

Travel Nurse RN

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center
02.2019 - 10.2019

Travel Nurse RN

Emory University Hospital Midtown
10.2018 - 02.2019

Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical (Adult)

Jackson Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associates Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing

Wallace State Community College

Certification - Medical Assistant

CAPPS College