Kim Johnson
Whitehall,MI
Summary
Coordinated delivery of optimal patient care to diverse patients through effective monitoring and treatment organization. Skillfully conduct assessments, update Epic documentation and complete ongoing case reviews to strengthen support. Well-versed in effective communication to quickly identify and resolve concerns.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
RN Care Manager
Trinity Health
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and providing comprehensive patient education.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on to assess health conditions and provide nursing care.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Office Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Trinity Health
09.2010 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2018
Associate - Science
Baker College
Muskegon, MI06.2010
Skills
- Disease Processes
- Preventive Healthcare
- Managing Patient Cases
- Community Program Referrals
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient management
Additional Information
References available upon request
Contact
Whitehall, MI 49461
Education
Chicago, IL,Muskegon, MI
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
07.2023 - Current
RN Care Manager
Trinity Health
06.2021 - 07.2023
Home Health Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
10.2019 - 06.2021
Office Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
11.2017 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse, ICU
Trinity Health
09.2010 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Associate - Science
Baker College
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
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