Michelle Johnson
1509 Adie Street ,Phenix City
Summary
Proficient and caring Registered Nurse offering over 10 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Geriatric Care
Spring Harbor Hospital
Columbus, GA
02.2022 - Current
- Through collaboration with physician, provided direct patient care to over 10 patients, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- As the healthcare team leader to 3 certified nursing assistants, contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses of 20 patients per shift.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Nursing Assistant
Columbus Specialty Hospital
Columbus , GA
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Cared for average of 10 patients per 12 hour shift in specialty facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Performed patient vital checks such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Nurses and Respiratory Technicians informed of immediate changes.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed all important patient information to 28 bed healthcare facility to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine.
Nursing Student
Unemployed
Columbus, GA
10.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Army
Fort Benning, GA
08.2013 - 09.2019
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Identified microorganisms present in over 2000 samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics, weekly.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Analyzed over 300 bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries daily.
- Led Sterile Technique training to maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- While deployed on the Operation Enduring Freedom mission, conducted apheresis, blood typing, and coagulation tests regularly to support over 100,000 troops and 30 supporting laboratories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Trident University International
Cypress, CA06.2013
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Time Management and Stamina
- Ethics and Confidentiality
- Teamwork and Dependability
- Strong Work Ethic
- Adaptability and Collaboration
- Policies And Procedures
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Consultation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members during the 2012-2013 Operation Enduring Freedom Deployment
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in the development of Nurses Skills Training at Fort Benning, in 2018.
Affiliations
- Columbus State University Nursing Association
- American Medical Technology (AMT) member
Certification
- RN - Registered Nurse
- ALCS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- AMT - Certified American Medical Technician
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Geriatric Care
Spring Harbor Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Columbus Specialty Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2022
Nursing Student
Unemployed
10.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Army
08.2013 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Trident University International