Matthew Johnson
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 3.5 years of experience in direct patient care in the neuro ICU, covid ICU, and the neuro medical-surgical floor with expertise in care coordination in a fast-paced environment. 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 patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Avera Mckennan
02.2020 - Current
- Served as charge RN for both the neuro ICU and the neuro medical-surgical floor. Coordinated nursing care on unit regarding staff assignments, physician rounding, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Responded to hospital wide code stroke announcements as well as stroke teams in the emergency department.
- Administered nursing care to patient's deemed appropriate for emergent neuro-endovascular surgery; including prepping the patient for emergent procedure, scrubbing into surgery, and administering care post intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD12.2019
Skills
- Patient Care Management
- Unit Oversight
- Leadership
- Dependable and Responsible
- Ultrasound Guided Insertion of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters
- BLS, ACLS, ENLS, NIHSS, CCRN Certifications
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Avera Mckennan
02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
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