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LANNETTE JOHNSON

Manchester,NH

Summary

Compassionate and patient-centered ICU nurse with clinical experience specializing in the management and care of critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones throughout treatment and hospital stay. During the last 3 years working in the COVID ICU unit, became more diligent, deliberate, prayerful, grateful, and grew in compassion.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse ICU

CORE MED STAFF
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse ICU

XPRT MED STAFFING
06.2021 - Current
  • Worked in COVID ICU/CCU/MICU units at Harbor UCLA medical center 48-60 hours per week for greater than 6 consecutive months.
  • Managed care for critically ill patients in COVID ICU/CCU/MICU unit(s)
  • Effectively managed multiple IV drips, titrated per ACLS and hospital protocol/guidelines to improve quality of life and patient outcome.
  • Saved lives of those with COVID, CHF, COPD, Respiratory Failure, ESRD, Sepsis, PNA. CVA, AMS of multiple origins etc. Educated patients and family throughout hospital stay to improve quality of life and patient outcome. Increased patient satisfaction with hospital stay. Worked in concert with team members and provided ongoing education, assessment and evaluation to thwart untoward effects
  • Prioritized staying updated with knowledge base essential to delivering safe and effective care. Regularly reviewed hospital policy and guidelines. Renewed all professional certifications and licenses timely

Registered Nurse ICU

PROCARE ONE
05.2016 - 01.2021
  • Worked in COVID ICU unit caring for up to 3 patients out of ratio, treatments in coordination with ICU staff, medical team, ancillary team and families
  • Managed care of critical ill patients pre/post intervention cardiac intervention per TJC, and standardized core measures, in collaboration with interdisciplinary and ancillary team for patients diagnosed with sepsis, septic shock, cardiogenic shock-Inotropic agents, myocardial infarction, pre/post-transplant patients (liver/heart), abdominal aortic aneurysm, PNA, DKA, CVA-NIHSS assessments, ESRD, CHF, COPD exacerbation, pulmonary edema, pulmonary hypertension-IV Veletri, ventilator/BIPAP dependent, head trauma, ICP with ventriculostomy shunts and cardiac arrest.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization

Registered Nurse ICU/Stepdown

LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
04.2011 - 04.2016
  • Managed care of critically ill patients, sometimes out of ratio (1:3); diagnosed with CHF/COPD exacerbation on BIBAP/Ventilator; POD 2 CABG, STEMI, NSTEMI, ACS, HTN emergency/urgency, PNA, CVA, ESRD, AMS, DKA w/insulin drip and frequent labs and electrolyte replacement, on multiple drips ongoing titration for optimal outcome, in collaboration with medical team and professional recommendations from interdisciplinary and ancillary staff. Followed up with diagnostic test and laboratory work. Provided critical information and data to team members in timely manner to improve outcome. Performed ongoing assessment, education and evaluation to improve quality of life and patient outcome. Provided excellent customer service.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN
12.2015

Bachelor’s Science - Nursing

AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Azusa, CA
05.2012

Associate of Science -

CERRITOS COLLEGE
Norwarlk, California
05.2004

Additional Information

  • CREDENTIALS: , Registered Nurse Licensed in California Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support National Institute Health Stroke Scale

Timeline

Registered Nurse ICU

CORE MED STAFF
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse ICU

XPRT MED STAFFING
06.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse ICU

PROCARE ONE
05.2016 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse ICU/Stepdown

LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
04.2011 - 04.2016

Master of Science - Nursing

WALDEN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor’s Science - Nursing

AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

Associate of Science -

CERRITOS COLLEGE

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