Lori Johnston
Williston,ND
Summary
REGISTERED NURSE / HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL Energetic and outgoing nurse with a variety of experience in multiple departments in caring for obstetric patients, postpartum couplets, clinical care, critically ill, and unstable post-operative patients. Enthusiastic and focused when learning new skills, increasing knowledge on a continual basis. Demonstrates sensitivity, courtesy, and respect with all patients and coworkers. Adept in serving as healthcare partner in a variety of settings. Effective team player who assists in all components of patient care. Articulate, persuasive communicator with a high attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as respiratory distress, pre-eclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, precipitous deliveries, and fetal distress.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Travel RN, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
Clinic RN
Destiny Med Spa
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Scope: Registered Nurse at a Medical Spa working under the supervision of a physician
- Assisted with checking in patients, making appointments, utilized paper and EMR charting.
- Administered medications and treatments to address patient symptoms as ordered by physician.
- Extensive experience injecting neuromodulators, various dermal fillers, administering vitamin injections and IV infusions, and performing skin treatments
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Birth Center RN
CHI St Alexius Health
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as position changes, vital sign monitoring, monitoring EFM, and specimen collection.
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
Clinic RN
Great Plains Women’s Health Clinic
09.2014 - 10.2014
- Assisted with scheduling appointments, assisting fellow medical staff care for female patients throughout the spectrum of childbearing year through menopause.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Postpartum and Bariatric Unit
- Scope: Registered Nurse caring for Postpartum women, Newborns, Post-Op Gynecological patients, and Post-Op Bariatric patients
- Assisted in the care with the medical team to care for patients of various acuity levels
- Utilized paper and computer charting, provided assistance to physicians during medical procedures, medication administration, provided patient education.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Valley Medical Center, Birth Center
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Provided quality care for patients throughout the Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum process
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Registered Nurse on a Mom/Baby unit
- Cared for postpartum women, newborn infants, and women recovering from gynecological surgeries
- Utilized paper charting through the transition to an EMR., moving to various units for three four-month rotations to gain experience in a variety of clinical settings
- Rotations included Medical Oncology, Medical Telemetry, and the Progressive Care Unit
- During residency program, multiple courses provided by the hospital were completed to enhance knowledge.
Registered Nurse, Staff RN Residency
Rockford Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Staff RN rotating on 3 different units during 4 month increments: Oncology, Telemetry, PCU (Step down ICU)
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL05.2009
High School Diploma -
Community High School
Grand Forks, ND05.1998
Skills
- Experience with EPIC, Meditech, and OB Tracevue
- Assessing intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Utilizes evidence based practice
- Critical thinking
- Strong patient advocate
- Balancing priorities
- Current BLS, NRP and STABLE certifications
- Willing to renew ACLS if needed and obtain other certifications as required for position
Additional Information
- CURRENT LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS , Registered Nurse, North Dakota Compact License #R41170 Registered Nurse, California License #95224527
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente
06.2021 - Current
Travel RN, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2021
Clinic RN
Destiny Med Spa
04.2018 - 06.2020
Birth Center RN
CHI St Alexius Health
11.2016 - 03.2018
Clinic RN
Great Plains Women’s Health Clinic
09.2014 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Valley Medical Center, Birth Center
09.2011 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
06.2010 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse, Staff RN Residency
Rockford Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Highland Community College
High School Diploma -
Community High School
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