Maruja Johnson
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly skilled compassionate professional nurse with 24 years of diverse nursing experience while providing exceptional patient care. I am seeking a challenging position at a reputable healthcare faculty where I could expand my extensive knowledge, clinical expertise, and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
West Houston HCA Hospital
Houston, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Reinforce treatment modalities regarding medication, disease management, and post-discharge care
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to clients of varying ages and medical conditions
- Assisted health team with the development and implementation of nursing care plans
- Monitor and evaluate client progress and functional abilities
- Respond to acute situations and provide immediate interventions as needed
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by the physician with accuracy and adherence to protocol and in consideration of each patient's needs
- Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, developing comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by addressing concerns proactively and working toward resolutions efficiently.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted thorough assessments of each new patient admission, gathering essential information for the development of individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and efficient support in a Med-Surg setting.
- Served as a mentor for new LPNs joining the Med-Surg unit sharing insights from personal experience.
- Performed wound care management, preventing infection and promoting proper healing.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery to patients.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences improving skills relevant to the role.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care procedures, promoting faster recovery and reducing hospital readmission rates.
- Coordinated patient transfers safely between units or facilities by coordinating with other healthcare professionals involved in their case.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, contributing to precise execution and overall success.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and open lines of communication that facilitated improved care outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions tailored to specific patient needs, resulting in enhanced comfort levels during their stay in the facility.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- 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.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Managed complex patient caseloads with varying needs, prioritizing tasks for effective time management.
LPN
Medicare Pediatric Group
Stafford, TX
05.2007 - 10.2022
- Conduct physical, mental, and emotional assessments
- Chest Tube Management
- Medication Management
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to clients of varying medical conditions
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physicians
- Reinforce treatment modalities to clients and their families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and available support services
- Communicate with patients and their families to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions
USNH Camp Lester
Okinawa, Japan
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Managed the daily functions of an immunization clinic
- Responsible for implementing coordinating and evaluating patient care
- Verified orders for immunization
- Obtained informed consent from military patients
- Monitored for sensitives and allergic reactions
- Administered immunizations and military deployment medications
- Documented information in EHR
- Maintained Emergency medical equipment to ensure infection control
- Prepared and conducted in-service training
- Recognized for developing a third-party reimbursement directive for the clinic
- Recognized for exemplary professional performance
St. Joseph of the Pines Retirement Home
Southern Pines, NC
01.1996 - 12.2002
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by the physician with accuracy and adherence to protocol
- Act as a liaison between clients, their families, and the healthcare team ensuring effective communication
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, documenting changes in condition promptly
- Responded to acute situations and provided immediate interventions as needed
- Provide direct client care including wound care, medication management
- Assisted with ADLs to promote independence and rehabilitation
Education
Registered Nursing Program -
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2021
Associates of Science -
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX01.2015
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC01.1998
Skills
- Responsible
- Dependable
- Team player
- Leadership capabilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Communication
- Professional relationship building
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Prioritization
- Patient safety
- Decision making
- Creative problem solving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN
West Houston HCA Hospital
11.2023 - Current
LPN
Medicare Pediatric Group
05.2007 - 10.2022
USNH Camp Lester
01.2003 - 12.2006
St. Joseph of the Pines Retirement Home
01.1996 - 12.2002
Registered Nursing Program -
Excelsior College
Associates of Science -
Alvin Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Bladen Community College