Kimberly Johnson
Circle Pines,MN
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over 10 years of diverse clinical experience, including 1 year in PACU, pre-operative, post-operative, and endoscopy settings. Offers more than 4 years of critical care expertise in the intensive care unit, complemented by extensive acute care nursing experience. Additionally, brings over a year of valuable experience in transitional and long-term care environments. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering positive health outcomes through a compassionate and skilled approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic RN
Allina Hospitals & Clinics
Forest Lake, MN
08.2023 - Current
- Assessment & Care Planning: Performs comprehensive patient assessments, including physical exams and health history reviews. Analyzes data to determine nursing diagnoses and develops tailored care plans.
- Clinical Procedures: Administers medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed. Assists providers with procedures and exams.
- Patient Education: Provides education to patients and families regarding treatments, chronic disease management, and care plans.
- Coordination & Collaboration: Collaborates with doctors, care team members, and external partners to ensure seamless patient care. Facilitates patient transitions.
- Documentation & Safety: Maintains accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system (e.g., Epic), ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
- Clinical Support: Reviews and responds to in-basket tasks, handles patient phone calls, and assists with prescription refills
Registered Nurse
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
Minneapolis, MN
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Demonstrates ability to landmark injection sites and the safe delivery of vaccine/ immunizations according to polices and protocols
- Possess clinical assessment skills to handle emergency situations; ie adverse reaction to vaccine/ immunization
- Provide coaching/ education relative to immunizations
- Use Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) documentation in compliance with designated facility programs.
- When questions arise from clients, responses are in alignment with VA training/ protocols/ mission statements
- Maintains proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Work autonomously with minimal oversight to conduct episodic advanced nursing case management with Veterans
- Apply the nursing process around specific preventive health screenings to identify risk and offer interventions to support Veteran health
- Collaborate with various PACT team members, establishing working relationships quickly in a virtual environment
- Adapt to changing priorities of the organization, or mechanism of completing work, with the dynamic nature of the pandemic. This included pausing all primary work to expedite Veterans by conducting vaccine booster outreach, applying motivational interviewing techniques to encourage Veteran acceptance of vaccine. It also includes adapting workflows with mental health and other departments.
Registered Nurse – ICU, medical surgical, neuro-tele, med-tele, postpartum, oncology
M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital
Maplewood, MN
09.2013 - 08.2023
- Providing high quality compassionate patient care on 20 bed ICU unit, perform assessments and interventions
- Occasionally float to medical surgical units with various specialties
- Communicate and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team with clinical changes as well as prepare and implement patient care plans
- Monitor vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain.
- Administer medications as determined by the patient’s condition (IV, Sub-Q, etc.)
- Communicate the patient’s condition to family members.
- Admissions and discharges and provide related education and documents. Set follow up appointments
Registered Nurse
Twin Cities Orthopedics
Edina, MN
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Assess & document patient condition and responses to nursing and/or medical interventions & communicates the information to the appropriate persons.
- Develop individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment, medical and nursing diagnoses, knowledge of specific illnesses, injuries, diseases, surgical procedures and appropriate standards of care. Reassesses, evaluates and revises the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient.
- Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and affect a smooth flow of the post-operative experience.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
- Provide patient/family education
Registered Nurse
Trinity Care Center
Farmington, MN
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Actively participate in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with a broad range of health issues.
- Process Doctors’ orders and ensure they are effectively carried out.
- Assess, implement and evaluate patients health conditions, ensure all are treated promptly and physicians are notified with clinical changes
Education
RN Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-2017
RN Associate Degree - Nursing
St. Catherine University
Minneapolis, MN05-2012
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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN09-2008
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Mounds View High School
01-2002
Skills
- ICU, Med-Surg, Postpartum, Neuro-tele, Oncology, Orthopedic, Hospice and TCU
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Life support
- Provide medications and treatments
- Assist in procedures
- Patient assessment and implementation
- Patient and family education
- Electronic medical record documentation
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Quality and continuity of care
- Develop individualized care plans
Certification
- MN Registered Nurse License, July 2012 # 209050-0
- CPR: BLS Certification, February 2021 – present
- ACLS Certification, July 2020 - present
Timeline
Clinic RN
Allina Hospitals & Clinics
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
02.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Twin Cities Orthopedics
12.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse – ICU, medical surgical, neuro-tele, med-tele, postpartum, oncology
M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Trinity Care Center
07.2012 - 08.2013
RN Associate Degree - Nursing
St. Catherine University
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Century College
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Mounds View High School
RN Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Bemidji State University