LaTonja Johnson

• Perform approximately six activities of daily living(ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living(IADL)assessments daily and participate in the development of patient care plans.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote self-care.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
• Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
• Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families by liaising with all parties involved in the care process.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Managed patient medical records accurately and confidentially, ensuring 100% compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Oversee the care of patients provided by Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses.

Career Highlights

• Ensure 100% adherence to established protocols, and maintain high standards for patient engagement in their care.

Patient Assessment & Medication Administration

• Prepares and administers routine immunizations to pediatric and adult patients.
• Possess knowledge of actions and usual dosages of most commonly used ambulatory clinic drugs and record in the medical record.
• Recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate resuscitative measures.

Care Planning/Implementation & Patient Education

• Participate in monitoring the quality of care according to professional standards and established procedures, such as wound care, suture removal, pregnancy screening, throat culture testing, and inhalation treatments.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
• Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
• Exceeded national benchmarks for core measure performance indicators through diligent attention to detail during chart reviews and data collection activities.