Mary Johnson
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment in the NICU. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UNC Rex Healthcare
07.1994 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC04.1994
Skills
Health screening
Vaccine administration
Chart updating
Lab result interpretation
Emergency Response
Medical assessment
Care Planning
Wound Care
Medical Recordkeeping
Supply Restocking
Nursing staff leadership
Critical Care
Patient Management
Precepting
Team Coordination
Professional Bedside Manner
Compassion and Empathy
Managing deadlines
Staff Supervision
Family advocacy
Personal care needs
Care Plan Development
[Software] use( EPIC)
Patient Relations
Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Strong Clinical Judgment
Licensed RN
Family planning services education
Breastfeeding education
Administering immunizations
Patient education and counseling
Neonatal nursing
Medical evaluation
Patient and family advocacy
Medication and IV administration
Emergency Procedures
Intake and discharge
Emotional awareness
Collecting vitals
Family Education
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Complex Problem-Solving
Feeding pumps understanding
Medical Screening
Infection control measures
Removing sutures
Maintaining privacy
Treatment Planning
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
Accomplishments
- Neonatal ICU- Responsible for unit of 20 patients, functioning as charge RN majority of shifts.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Attend high risk deliveries on a regular basis with the ability to perform and follow NRP guidelines
- Organized our units new code bags that are carried to each delivery we attend
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
Certification
- Licensed RN
- NRP certified
- BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UNC Rex Healthcare
07.1994 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Johnston Community College