Kristen Johnson
Fate
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with expertise in patient monitoring, pain management, and infection control. Proven track record of delivering high-quality post-operative care and collaborating effectively with surgical teams. Dedicated nursing professional with expertise in patient monitoring, pain management, and surgical collaboration. Committed to delivering individualized care and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre/Post op
Baylor Scott & White Surgicare of Rockwall
Rockwall
07.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs during post-anesthesia recovery.
- Administered medications and managed pain control protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams for seamless patient transitions.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding recovery processes.
- Documented patient progress and responses in electronic health records.
- Assisted in the stabilization of patients experiencing complications.
- Trained new staff on PACU procedures and best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain patient safety standards.
- Administered pain medications via intravenous or oral routes according to physician orders.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
Nursing House Supervisor
Dallas Regional Medical Center
Mesquite
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Coordinated daily operations and staffing schedules for efficient workflow.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges in compliance with hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to discuss patient treatment plans and updates.
- Conducted regular assessments of nursing practices for quality improvement initiatives.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Pediatric Home Healthcare
Mesquite
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician's orders for pediatric patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members promptly.
- Educated families on care plans and health management strategies for children.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records consistently.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult medical situations and transitions.
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
Hospice Nurse
Heart To Heart Hospice
Carrollton
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided compassionate care to patients in end-of-life situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated families on hospice services and emotional support resources.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief for patients effectively.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor patient comfort and needs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Documented patient progress and updated care records consistently.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patients' condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
ICU Charge Nurse
Lake Point Medical Center
Rowlett
11.2002 - 08.2015
- Supervised daily operations of intensive care unit staff and patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the ICU.
- Managed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage for critical care needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain patient safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on ICU procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions and communicated changes promptly.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired nurses by providing guidance on policies and procedures specific to ICU setting.
- Prioritized tasks according to urgency of need while managing multiple cases simultaneously.
- Evaluated staffing levels throughout shift to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on falls prevention, infection control, restraint reduction, pain management, and discharge planning to enhance patient outcomes.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Acted as an advocate for patient rights while providing support, education and resources to families and caregivers regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations quickly and effectively.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Performed daily assessments of all ICU patients, evaluated patient's response to treatments and developed individualized plans of care.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Cultivated professional relationships with health care team members, patients, and families to foster collaborative care and improve communication.
- Served as charge nurse, managing patient care and ensuring continuity during nurse transitions at shift changes.
- Documented accurate information about medications administered, treatments provided and other pertinent data in the electronic medical record system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05-1998
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Pain management
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Surgical collaboration
- Team coordination
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient assessment
Timeline
Pre/Post op
Baylor Scott & White Surgicare of Rockwall
07.2022 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
Dallas Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Pediatric Home Healthcare
06.2017 - 12.2021
Hospice Nurse
Heart To Heart Hospice
08.2016 - 02.2017
ICU Charge Nurse
Lake Point Medical Center
11.2002 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College