Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Relevant Experience
Timeline
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Lauren Johnson

Lee's Summit,MO

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Work History

Interim Director of Nursing

Prime Healthcare Management (Golden Years Health and Rehab)
Harrisonville, MO
2023 - 2023
  • Communication with families/residents/physicians
  • Oversee QAPI implementation and monitoring process.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.

Lead Community RN

Austen Dooley Company
Lees Summit, MO
2017 - 2022
  • Taught the Level 1 Medication Aide course
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
  • Delegations/Specialized trainings
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

RN Case Manager

Rediscover Mental Health Services
Kansas City, MO
2019 - 2020
  • SUD/MAT medication management
  • Lead educational/therapeutic group sessions.
  • Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.

Clinical Care Coordinator/Occupational Health Nurse

CareHere
Lees Summit, MO
2016 - 2017
  • Maintained detailed documentation regarding patient visits, treatments and progress notes in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Promoted continuity of services by ensuring timely follow up appointments are scheduled prior to discharge.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses and therapists to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical

Truman Medical Center – Lakewood
Lee’s Summit, MO
2014 - 2016
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Provided leadership role for newly hired nurses by mentoring them throughout orientation process.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

MidAmerica Nazarene University
05.2014

Associate in Science in Nursing -

Park University
05.2013

Licensed Practical Nurse (IV Certification) -

Penn Valley Community College
12.2007

Skills

  • Ventilator & Chest Tube Care
  • Tracheotomy Care
  • Code Blue & Rapid Response
  • Specimen Collections
  • Wound Care
  • Microsoft (office, excel, outlook, word)
  • IV Medication Administration
  • Blood & Platelet Administration
  • PCA/Pain Management
  • Patient Education
  • PICC/Central line management
  • Staff Direction and Task Delegation
  • Process Improvements
  • Nurse Education and Training
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Employee Coaching
  • EMR Software
  • Quality Improvement
  • Leadership and Guidance
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Missouri State Board of Nursing, 2013022186
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Clinical Supervisor Training, Missouri Healthcare Association
  • Level 1 Medication Aide Instructor, Missouri Department of Social Services
  • American Red Cross CPR Instructor
  • BAT Certification
  • DOT Urine Collector Certification
  • American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
  • Black Nurses Association (BNA) Greater Kansas City Area
  • National Notary Association (NNA)Member
  • Notary Public – State of Missouri Commissioned in Jackson County
  • Mobile Notary Signing Agent – National Notary Association

Relevant Experience

  • Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, Registered Nurse – Critical Care Float Pool, 2013-2014, Acquired NIH Stroke Scale Certification, Utilized critical thinking skills when managing multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure situations, actively participated in unit performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance patient satisfaction scores.
  • Kindred Hospital, Kansas City, MO, Licensed Practical Nurse – Intensive Care Unit, 2011-2013, Acquired experience working on the code team,Coordinated discharge planning activities including home health referrals, durable medical equipment orders and community resources, Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications, Maintained accurate documentation utilizing electronic health records system according to hospital policy.
  • Kansas City Missouri School District, Kansas City, MO, Licensed Practical Nurse, School Nurse, 2008-2010, Provided direct services, first aid, communicable disease control, and immunization compliance, Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse, Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
  • Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, Licensed Practical Nurse, Charge Nurse, 2008, Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education, Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals., collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care outcomes.

Timeline

Interim Director of Nursing

Prime Healthcare Management (Golden Years Health and Rehab)
2023 - 2023

Lead Community RN

Austen Dooley Company
2017 - 2022

RN Case Manager

Rediscover Mental Health Services
2019 - 2020

Clinical Care Coordinator/Occupational Health Nurse

CareHere
2016 - 2017

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical

Truman Medical Center – Lakewood
2014 - 2016

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Associate in Science in Nursing -

Park University

Licensed Practical Nurse (IV Certification) -

Penn Valley Community College
  • Registered Nurse, Missouri State Board of Nursing, 2013022186
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Clinical Supervisor Training, Missouri Healthcare Association
  • Level 1 Medication Aide Instructor, Missouri Department of Social Services
  • American Red Cross CPR Instructor
  • BAT Certification
  • DOT Urine Collector Certification
  • American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
  • Black Nurses Association (BNA) Greater Kansas City Area
  • National Notary Association (NNA)Member
  • Notary Public – State of Missouri Commissioned in Jackson County
  • Mobile Notary Signing Agent – National Notary Association
Lauren Johnson