Lakrisha Johnson
Oklahoma City
Summary
With a proven track record at IBMC, I excel in delivering compassionate care and leading nursing teams towards enhanced patient outcomes. My expertise in obstetric care and strong clinical judgment, coupled with a commitment to quality improvement and effective communication, have significantly contributed to better health results and patient satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
IBMC
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2013 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Monitoring: Tracking contractions, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs.
- Assessing: Evaluating the mother and fetus during labor.
- Educating: Providing information about the birthing process, pain management, and postpartumneeded, providing emotional support and coaching during delivery.
- Team leadership:Assigning tasks to staff nurses, delegating responsibilities based on patient needs, resolving clinical issues, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.
- Patient education:Providing comprehensive information about labor progression, pain management options, and postpartum care to expectant mothers and their families.
- Complications management: Recognizing and responding to potential complications during labor and delivery, initiating emergency procedures when necessary.
- Collaboration with providers: Maintaining open communication with attending physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Quality improvement: Participating in quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes and standards of care within the labor and delivery unit.
- Clinical expertise: Advanced knowledge of labor and delivery procedures, fetal monitoring interpretation, pain management techniques, and postpartum care.
- Leadership skills: Ability to effectively lead and motivate a nursing team, prioritize tasks, and make critical decisions under pressure.
- Communication skills:Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Critical thinking:Ability to quickly analyze situations, assess patient status, and make informed decisions in emergent situations.
RN
AMG Specialty Hospital
Edmond, OK
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
LPN
Logan Medical Center
Guthrie, OK
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
BSN
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OKAssociate In Applied Science- Nursing - Nursing
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK12.2012
Skills
- Basic life support
- ACLS
- Nationally certified in obstetric care
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Positive rapport and relationships amongst colleagues
Accomplishments
Nurse of the Year
Daisy award recipient
Timeline
RN
IBMC
05.2013 - Current
RN
AMG Specialty Hospital
01.2012 - 05.2013
LPN
Logan Medical Center
06.2010 - 12.2011
BSN
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate In Applied Science- Nursing - Nursing
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City