Leda Johnson
Registered Nurse
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Hardworking Dialysis Nurse assesses, plans, develops, implements and evaluates nursing programs, departments and clinical areas. Enthusiastic and driven with desire to provide high level of compassion in patient care to improve overall outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Minneapolis, MN
12.2021 - Current
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
Registered Nurse
Divine Healing Home
Brooklyn Park, MN
06.2018 - Current
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Registered Nurse
Southview Acres
Saint Paul Park, MN
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 02.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
Winona, MN 01.2017 - 12.2018
Skills
Effective hemodialysis therapy
Superior nursing services
Nursing standards
Acute renal disease
Care management
Patient and family education
Teamwork and Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Multitasking Abilities
Organization and Time Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
12.2021 - Current
ACLS
11-2020
BLS
10-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southview Acres
06.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Divine Healing Home
06.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
01.2017 - 12.2018