Leah Johnson
Pikeville,TN
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Organized lpn with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Generations
12.2023 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bledsoe County Sheriffs Department
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Tn Ears ,nose, And Throat
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
General Store Manager
Factory Connection
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Increased customer satisfaction through exceptional service and well-trained, knowledgeable staff members.
- Enhanced store profitability by implementing effective inventory management and pricing strategies.
- Established a positive work environment by fostering open communication and promoting teamwork among employees.
- Developed targeted marketing campaigns to drive foot traffic and increase sales during key promotional periods.
- Recruited trained, and supervised staff members, ensuring consistently high performance standards were met.
- Monitored competitor activities to identify potential threats or opportunities for growth within the market.
- Managed financial aspects of the store including budgeting, expense tracking, and payroll administration for optimal cost control.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance for professional development.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee Collage of Applied Technology
McMinnville, TN04.2021
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA07.2017
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical Judgment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Time Management
- Documentation Accuracy
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Assessment
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Generations
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bledsoe County Sheriffs Department
03.2023 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Tn Ears ,nose, And Throat
09.2022 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
04.2021 - 03.2023
General Store Manager
Factory Connection
06.2013 - 03.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee Collage of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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