Maybelle Johanson
College Place,WA
Summary
Registered nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in neuro, ortho, general surgery, ICU, emergency, and correctional care. Expertise in delivering patient-centered nursing in secure environments while managing complex patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain safety and confidentiality standards, aligning with organizational mission and values.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Washington State Department of Corrections
Walla Walla, WA
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed health status of incarcerated patients.
- Responded to medical emergencies, providing first aid and stabilizing patients.
- Administered medications to inmates following state guidelines and protocols.
- Educated inmates on health management and wellness practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Registered Nurse
Providence St Mary Regional Medical Center
Walla Walla, Washington
09.2006 - 05.2022
- Provided nursing care for Medical, Surgical, Rehabilitation, Emergency , ICU, Home Health, patients in acute care setting.
- Conducted patient assessments and promptly communicated changes in conditions to physicians, ensuring timely intervention.
- Started IVs and administered medications and other prescribed treatments while meticulously adhering to safety measures, IV medication compatibilities and medication interactions.
- Managed independent case loads of up to 34 home health patients, delivering personalized care and support.
- Provided wound care and managed wound vacs for patients to promote healing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to monitor patient conditions and facilitate progress, treatment, and discharge planning.
- Precepted newly hired nurses and nursing students, providing clinical instruction and support.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mountain View College
Philippines10-1997
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- IV management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound management
- Infection control
- Acute care
- Home health
- Patient monitoring
- Case management
- Advocacy for patients
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health education techniques
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Advocacy for patients
- Family advocacy
- Removing sutures
- Catheter management
- Removing sutures
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Washington State Penitentiary, Department of Corrections Health Services Employee of the Year 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Washington State Department of Corrections
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Providence St Mary Regional Medical Center
09.2006 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Walla Walla Community College
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mountain View College