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Kiisha Johnson

Kiisha Johnson

Registered Nurse
Glassboro,New Jersey

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

NJ Department of Health
02.2021 - Current
  • Manage a team of investigators that ensure that Assisted Living, Medical Day Care, and Dementia Care Home facilities are in compliance with state and/or federal regulations.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to discuss noncompliance with state and/or federal regulations.
  • Interacted with staff to identify needs and concerns.
  • Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop analytical reports for stakeholders.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
  • Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.

Supervisor of Inspections

NJ Department of Health
02.2018 - 02.2021
  • Supervised a team of investigators that ensured that long term care facilities were in compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in state operation manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team. member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Per Diem Registered Nurse

Community Education Centers Inc.
Trenton, NJ
08.2009 - 03.2018
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

Supervising Health Care Service Evaluator/Nurse

NJ Department of Health
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Supervised a team of investigators that ensured that long term care facilities were in compliance with federal and state regulations
  • Ensured that the investigators completed every task for the investigation
  • Edited reports for proper grammar and spelling.
  • Developed a class for new employees to learn how to conduct investigations
  • Attended Informal Dispute Resolution hearings whenever a facility disputed a report that was written.

Health Care Service Evaluator/Nurse

NJ Department of Health
Trenton, NJ
2005.01 - 2016.02

Conducted investigations in long term care facilities to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Emergency Department RN

Medical Staffing Network
Lawrenceville, NJ
01.2002 - 12.2007
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Optimised outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.

Nurse Manager

Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
Trenton, NJ
07.2002 - 01.2005
  • Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Emergency Department RN

Capital Health System at Mercer
Trenton, NJ
01.2000 - 07.2003
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Health Service Administrator

Community Education Centers Inc.
Trenton, NJ
08.2000 - 07.2002
  • Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
  • Analyzed current programs to determine effectiveness.
  • Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Tracked and evaluated statistical data on healthcare activities to make effective program decisions.
  • Recruited, oriented and trained healthcare staff members.
  • Provided in-depth support to executive staff in regards to healthcare programs and administration.
  • Monitored status of individuals with chronic health concerns.
  • Maintained credentialing and immunization logs for employees and providers.
  • Developed and maintained electronic record management systems to analyze and process data.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercer County Geriatric Center
Hamilton, NJ
06.1998 - 07.2000
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercer County Correction Center
Hopewell, NJ
09.1993 - 06.1998
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Millhouse Residential Center
Trenton, NJ
01.1992 - 09.1993
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

BSN - undefined

Skills

  • Presentations
  • Education
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Mentorship
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Productive work environment
  • Delegation
  • Responsibility
  • Policy and Procedure Improvement
  • Train Employees
  • Coordinate Events
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Direction
  • Cost Management
  • Program Leadership

Timeline

Program Manager

NJ Department of Health
02.2021 - Current

Supervisor of Inspections

NJ Department of Health
02.2018 - 02.2021

Supervising Health Care Service Evaluator/Nurse

NJ Department of Health
02.2016 - 02.2018

Per Diem Registered Nurse

Community Education Centers Inc.
08.2009 - 03.2018

Health Care Service Evaluator/Nurse

NJ Department of Health
2005.01 - 2016.02

Nurse Manager

Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
07.2002 - 01.2005

Emergency Department RN

Medical Staffing Network
01.2002 - 12.2007

Health Service Administrator

Community Education Centers Inc.
08.2000 - 07.2002

Emergency Department RN

Capital Health System at Mercer
01.2000 - 07.2003

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercer County Geriatric Center
06.1998 - 07.2000

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercer County Correction Center
09.1993 - 06.1998

Licensed Practical Nurse

Millhouse Residential Center
01.1992 - 09.1993

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Immaculata University

BSN - undefined

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