Lydia Johnson
Pontiac,IL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Evenglow Lodge
Pontiac
11.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Developed infection control policies and procedures for healthcare settings.
- Developed infection prevention policies based on current healthcare guidelines.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with infection control practices.
- Educated staff on best practices for infection prevention and control measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to manage outbreak investigations effectively.
- Analyzed infection data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Regestered Nurse
Good Samaratin/ Goldwater
Pontiac, IL
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse
Evenglow Lodge
Pontiac, IL
02.2013 - 07.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05.2000
Skills
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Medical assessment
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Palliative and pain management
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
- Direct patient care
- Employee evaluation
- Geriatric nursing
- Administering immunizations
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Long-term care
- Maintaining privacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Evenglow Lodge
11.2022 - Current
Regestered Nurse
Good Samaratin/ Goldwater
07.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Evenglow Lodge
02.2013 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College