Kewanna Johnson

IV insertion

NG placement with medication adminstration

• Administer intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Administered medications po, IV, NG, Peg, IM, SubQ, eye drops, transdermal and Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
• Provide ADL care
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Provided post-op care,patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
• Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
• Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
• Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
• Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Delivered care to 5 patients per day on med surg floor and 4 patients on progressive including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
• Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
• Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Provided patient admission and discharge
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent re admissions
• Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
• Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
• Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
• Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 32-bed medical-surgical unit and progressive unit.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
• Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Inserted central lines and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
• Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
• Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
• Provided training and supervision to CNA.
• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 23 patients per day.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Made valuable contributions to interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
• Worked with interdisciplinary team to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
• Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
• Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
• Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing.
• Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office .

• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
• Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
• Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 24 patients per day.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
• Worked with interdisciplinary team to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
• Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
• Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
• Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing.
• Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans.

• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.