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SEAN JOHNSON

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience in the Surgical Trauma ICU at a Level I trauma center. Proven ability to deliver autonomous, high-acuity care while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to nursing excellence, patient safety, and continuous professional development aligned with Magnet standards. Licensed in California and Virginia, ready to contribute to UC San Diego Health’s culture of innovation and empowerment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (Surgical Trauma ICU)

UVA Health
07.2024 - Current
  • Administer and monitor procedural sedation for surgical and trauma patients, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout interventions.
  • Deliver high-acuity nursing care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients in a fast-paced ICU setting.
  • Titrate vasoactive drips and other continuous infusions, monitoring patient response and adjusting per protocols to maintain hemodynamic stability.
  • Safely transport patients to Interventional Radiology (IR), Computed Tomography (CT), and Operating Room (OR), ensuring continuous monitoring and readiness for emergencies.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Initiate and monitor Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients with acute kidney injury.
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans and post-operative care, fostering informed decisions and emotional support.

Patient Care Technician

UVA Health
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Medical Assistant

Albemarle Dermatology
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
05-2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, Virginia
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Science

Virginia Commonwealth University
07.2019

Skills

  • Procedural Sedation: Competent in preparing, administering, and monitoring sedation for critically ill patients, ensuring safety and adherence to protocols
  • Surgical Trauma ICU Care Ventilator Management Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • IV Medication Administration Blood Product Transfusions Pain Management
  • Electronic Medical Records (Epic) Patient & Family Education
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration Critical Thinking & Rapid Response

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse (Surgical Trauma ICU)

UVA Health
07.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician

UVA Health
05.2023 - 10.2023

Medical Assistant

Albemarle Dermatology
08.2019 - 05.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Bachelor of Science - Science

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

University of Virginia

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