Melissa Johnston
Opolis,KS
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional critical thinking skills and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in conversing with staff on new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Supervisor
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg
02.2023 - Current
- Boosted employee morale through effective communication, feedback, and recognition initiatives.
- Assisted in the successful completion of yearly skills fair by coordinating resources and providing support to team members.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic plans for continuous improvement and growth.
- Ensured compliance conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Served as a reliable point of contact between upper management and staff, fostering open communication channels throughout the organization.
- Conducted evaluations of employee performance, identifying strengths as well as areas requiring additional development or support through quarterly check-ins
- Promoted a culture of accountability, empowering team members to take ownership of their tasks and responsibilities while striving for excellence in their roles.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Assisted in creating a template schedule for each team member to fully staff the unit.
- Assisted on the unit as needed during times of high census as a bedside nurse
- Collaborated with Physicians regarding protocols and policies and assisted the Manager with this process
Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi Pittsburg
08.2005 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- 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.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2005
Skills
- Effective Leadershship
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Time management
- Decision making
- Staff Management
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
Timeline
Interim Supervisor
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi Pittsburg
08.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pittsburg State University
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