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Lynda Johnson

Moravia,NY

Summary

Registered Nurse with more than 25 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care in hospital, out-patient and correctional settings. Looking for part- time employment.

Work History

Registered Nurse

NYS Department Of Corrections
Moravia, NY
2006 - 2020
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or office procedures.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

Registered Nurse

NYS Department Of Corrections
Auburn, NY
2003 - 2006
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
  • Administered medications according to physician orders.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.

Registered Nurse

Cayuga County Jail
Auburn, WY
2002 - 2003
  • Provided direct patient care by assessing and monitoring physical, psychological and emotional status of patients.
  • Conducted group therapy sessions to provide support and education to individuals dealing with psychiatric issues.
  • Conducted crisis intervention when necessary by providing emotional support and safety planning.

Registered Nurse

Francisca Racker Center
Ithaca, NY
2001 - 2001
  • Facilitated individualized service plans for clients in accordance with their specific needs.
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.

Psych Registered Nurse

Hutchings Psychiatric Center
Syracuse, NY
2001 - 2001
  • Monitored patient progress during their course of treatment by assessing changes in behavior or mood symptoms.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.

Psych Registered Nurse

Cayuga Medical Center
Ithaca, NY
1996 - 2001
  • Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
  • Assessed risk factors associated with mental illness and provided appropriate interventions to mitigate potential harm.
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support patient recovery goals.
  • Educated family members about medication regimens, side effects, warning signs of relapse or suicidal ideation.
  • Monitored patient progress during their course of treatment by assessing changes in behavior or mood symptoms.

Registered Nurse

Cortland Memorial Hospital
Cortland, NY
1993 - 1996
  • Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
  • Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
  • Assessed risk factors associated with mental illness and provided appropriate interventions to mitigate potential harm.
  • Monitored patient progress during their course of treatment by assessing changes in behavior or mood symptoms.
  • Advised physicians regarding the use of psychotropic medications for different diagnoses.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Tompkins County Community College
Dryden
05-1993

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Medical and psychiatric assessment
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Counseling

Timeline

Registered Nurse

NYS Department Of Corrections
2006 - 2020

Registered Nurse

NYS Department Of Corrections
2003 - 2006

Registered Nurse

Cayuga County Jail
2002 - 2003

Registered Nurse

Francisca Racker Center
2001 - 2001

Psych Registered Nurse

Hutchings Psychiatric Center
2001 - 2001

Psych Registered Nurse

Cayuga Medical Center
1996 - 2001

Registered Nurse

Cortland Memorial Hospital
1993 - 1996

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Tompkins County Community College

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