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Lakaye Johnson

Miramar,FL

Summary

Dedicated and highly experienced Registered Nurse with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience in Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, and Medical ICU settings. Seeking a graduate program in nurse anesthesia that leverages my extensive expertise in critical care, leadership skills, and commitment to delivering compassionate patient-centered care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN

UCLA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
  • Led the pediatric ICU team in managing critically ill patients, ensuring optimal care and positive outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans for pediatric patients.
  • Mentored and trained junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse

Broward General Hospital
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed critically-ill adult patients, including those requiring advanced cardiac and respiratory support.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care processes.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN

Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted with bedside procedures including intubation, central line placement and surgical procedures.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect patient's from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Medical Intensive Care Unit RN

St. Vincent Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Proficient in titrating drips, interpreting telemetry strips, assessing neurological status and maintaining external ventricular drains and intracranial pressure monitoring.
  • Managed patients status post cardiac catheterization, pacemaker placements, valve replacements, AAA repairs, coronary and femoral artery bypass surgeries.
  • Proficient in caring for patients with DKA, renal failure, ETOH withdrawals, sepsis and respiratory failure.

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN

Jackson Memorial Hospital
04.2015 - 03.2021
  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge of continuous renal replacement therapy in patients experiencing acute kidney injuries.
  • Proficient in providing direct care to 1 to 2 patients' requiring mechanical ventilation, ventricular assisted devices, hypothermia devices, vasoactive drips and transvenous pacing.
  • Recognizes life threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients in cardiac monitors, caring for A-lines, interpreting ABG's, analyzing labs and reporting results for proper medical management.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Plantation General Hospital
01.2012 - 11.2016
  • Mentored new nurses in the NICU, fostering a supportive environment for learning and professional growth.
  • Participated in clinical research projects within the NICU, contributing to advances in neonatal care practices.
  • Managed ventilator settings and monitored patients'' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.

Pediatric Acute Care Unit Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN

Jackson Memorial Hospital
02.2006 - 12.2008
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to assist with stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Experienced with routine and emergency tracheostomy changes and tracheostomy care; administering enteral nutrition via gastric tubes; care and maintenance of colostomy/ileostomy sites.
  • Assisted with bedside procedures including intubation, central line placement and surgical procedures.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Miami Children's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPPA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12.2003

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP, American Heart Association

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification, AACN

Timeline

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN

UCLA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN

Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
07.2022 - 06.2023

ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse

Broward General Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Medical Intensive Care Unit RN

St. Vincent Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2022

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN

Jackson Memorial Hospital
04.2015 - 03.2021

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Plantation General Hospital
01.2012 - 11.2016

Pediatric Acute Care Unit Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2012

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN

Jackson Memorial Hospital
02.2006 - 12.2008

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Miami Children's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida State University

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