Maryann Johnson
Bowie,Maryland
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven track record in quality improvement initiatives and patient education, enhancing treatment protocols. Adept at medication administration and fostering strong patient relationships, ensuring optimal care delivery in high-pressure environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, D.C.
08.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: VA Medical Center
- Direct patient care: giving treatments, counseling, self-care, patient education, and administration of medication. (ICU\PCU, Med Surg.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
- VA Medical Center
Registered Nurse
Howard University Hospital
Washington DC, Washington DC
02.2018 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator & Clinical Resource
Bridgepoint Hospital National Harbor
Washington, DC
02.2012 - 09.2018
- Direct patient care: giving treatments, counseling, self-care, patient education, and administration of medication. (ICU\PCU
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Providence Hospital
Washington, DC
09.2009 - 02.2012
- Provided critical care in Intermediate Care Unit and Intensive Care Unit settings.
- Served as charge nurse, overseeing daily operations and staff coordination.
Nursing Assistant
NC Veterans Home Fayetteville
Fayetteville, North Carolina
12.2008 - 09.2009
- Wearing many hats. Providing basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own, such as bathing.
- Taking vital signs, collecting specimens, performing catheterization and assisting patients with eating, personal hygiene and grooming.
Nursing Assistant
Interim Health Care
Fayetteville, North Carolina
04.2006 - 01.2008
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Home visitations.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
Registered nurse
Niger Foundation Hospital
Enugu, Nigeria
05.2002 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Enugu, Nigeria
- Provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions.
- Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition.
- Enugu, Nigeria
Registered Nurse/Midwife
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Enugu, Nigeria
03.2000 - 09.2001
- Company Overview: Enugu
- Assisting women in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery.
- Working closely with obstetricians and gynecologists in diagnosing and treating women with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Delivered more 100s babies.
- Enugu
Registered nurse
Bishop Shanahan Hospital
Enugu, Nigeria
07.1999 - 02.2000
- I was retained as the Best Practical Student of the year immediately after my graduation from School of Nursing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona06.2014
Certified nursing assistant -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina12.2005
Associate of Science - Registered midwife
School of Midwifery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Enugu, Nigeria09.2001
Associate of Science - General Nursing
School of Nursing, Bishop Shanahan Hospital
Enugu, Nigeria12.1999
High School Diploma -
Community Secondary School
Umuogho-Agu, Enugu State, Nigeria12.1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Maryland, Active since 11/09
- Registered Nurse, DC, Active since 11/09
- Registered Nurse, California, Since 08/09
- Certified Nursing Assistant, North Carolina, 2005
- Registered Midwife, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, 2001
- Registered Nurse, Bishop Shanahan Hospital, 1999
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
Core Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, BSN, Grand Canyon University, 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona, 06/14
- Registered Nurse, Board of Registered Nurse, DC, 11/09
- Registered Nurse, Board of Registered Nurse California, 08/31/09
- School of Nursing, Bishop Shanahan Hospital Nsukka, 10/95, 05/99
- Registered Midwife, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria, 03/00, 09/01
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 12/07/05
Affiliations
- I was retained as the Best Practical Student of the year immediately after my
graduation from the School of Nursing.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Howard University Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator & Clinical Resource
Bridgepoint Hospital National Harbor
02.2012 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Providence Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2012
Nursing Assistant
NC Veterans Home Fayetteville
12.2008 - 09.2009
Nursing Assistant
Interim Health Care
04.2006 - 01.2008
Registered nurse
Niger Foundation Hospital
05.2002 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse/Midwife
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
03.2000 - 09.2001
Registered nurse
Bishop Shanahan Hospital
07.1999 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Certified nursing assistant -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associate of Science - Registered midwife
School of Midwifery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Associate of Science - General Nursing
School of Nursing, Bishop Shanahan Hospital
High School Diploma -
Community Secondary School
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