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Kim Johnson AS, BS, RT, CMD, ADN, RN

Dunnellon,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Critical Care with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Looking for full time employment in a specialty ie: Perioperative, ICU, Endoscopy or Cardiac Cath Lab.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Critical Care

AdventHealth
09.2020 - Current
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
  • Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
  • Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
  • Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

AdventHealth
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
  • Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • 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.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

21st Century Oncology Cancer Center
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
  • Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
  • Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
  • Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • 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.

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Premier Cancer Center
03.2013 - 09.2015
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physiology Chemistry

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Certificate - Radiation Oncology

University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, MI

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI

ADN - Nursing

Keiser University
New Port Richey, FL
12.2020

Skills

  • Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Health Care System
  • ADPIE
  • Telemetry
  • Plum 360 IV pump, including drips
  • Kangaroo TF pump
  • Philips ventilator-CiPaP/BiPaP
  • Labs-blood, specimens
  • Peripheral IV, HD IV, PICC line, Midline
  • Wound care including wound vac
  • Recognize abnormalities on MRI, CT and radiographs
  • Blood transfusions

Certification

RN 9556605

BLS AHA

ACLS AHA

MDCB 1475666

AAMD 118555595

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Critical Care

AdventHealth
09.2020 - Current

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

AdventHealth
06.2019 - 08.2019

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

21st Century Oncology Cancer Center
08.2016 - 09.2018

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Premier Cancer Center
03.2013 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Physiology Chemistry

Eastern Michigan University

Certificate - Radiation Oncology

University of Michigan Medical School

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Washtenaw Community College

ADN - Nursing

Keiser University

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