Laura Johnson

Called clients when computer flagged new complex diseases, new medications and counseled them on lifestyle changes.

• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Synchronized care with multidisciplinary team to promote timely follow-up of treatment and supportive care recommendations.

• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Occupational Nurse responsible for 250+ workers, performed all related activities such as uds drug screens, hearing tests yearly, day to day first aid

Case management for all workers compensation cases