Nannette Johnstone
North Augusta,SC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Nurse
Kirkland Correctional Institution
10.2023 - Current
- Intake health assessments for inmates entering prison
- Administer and document medication.
- Conduct health screenings during sick calls using approved standing orders or making appropriate MD referrals.
- Emergency stabilization and care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds, or other injuries prior to hospital transfer
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
Nurse
LifeHealth, LLC
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Advice Line for Tricare Prime
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenues for care
- Advised patients on pre-and post-operative instructions, medication administration, and symptoms indicating emergency care
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care
- Equipped patients with the tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Corrections Nurse
McCormick Correctional Institution R&E
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Intake health assessments for inmates entering prison
- Administer and document medication.
- Conduct health screenings during sick calls using approved standing orders or making appropriate MD referrals.
- Emergency stabilization and care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds, or other injuries prior to hospital transfer
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
Telehealth Nurse
University Health Care, Telehealth
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Review patient admission and discharges through extensive chart review using EPIC.
- Calling recently discharged patients to survey patient’s well-being 2-3 days post-discharge
- Checking on patients that have Heart failure, CABG, and following up post catheterization procedures, ensure are monitoring their weight, fluid restrictions, and taking medications according to instructions
- Orthopedic pre-and-post operative assessments answered questions and ensured patient was aware of check-in times.
- Triage, if necessary, based on symptoms, schedule call back and private doctor appointments.
Specialty Resource Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, OB/GYN
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Using Epic for documentation, physician and midlevel communication within OB/GYN practices
- Communicate with patients through health portal
- Telehealth, advice, assesses and triages patients through telephonic interactions
- Follow up telephone calls, follow-up interaction, coordinating referrals, scheduling follow-up appointments.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
Survey Nurse
Department of Public Health
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Conduct inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health facilities for conformity with licensing and certification requirements of the Department of Health Services and compliance with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to medical care.
- Advise health facilities administrators and community agencies regarding State health facilities inspection, licensing, and certification programs.
- Primary responsibility is for enforcing licensing and certification laws and Federal regulations, conditions, and participation standards pertaining to physical plant and environmental conditions, governing body and administration, dietary services, and activity programs.
Advice Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Call Center
Vallejo, CA
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Receiving in bound chat, video, and phone calls from active members regarding acute and chronic health conditions and pediatric concerns
- Comprehensive assessment according to guidelines based on evidence-based practice
- Mental health crisis assessments and assistance.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Charge Nurse
Matsu Regional Medical Center Wasilla
, Alaska
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care
- Triage, admission and assist physicians during examinations and procedures
- Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse
- Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Performs a variety of tasks
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
- Following areas: Intensive Care Unit/Progressive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Perioperative Department.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
Registered Nurse; Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, Ca
02.2009 - 06.2012
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also, nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate
- Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood
Travel Nurse
Cottage Hospital, Tripler Army Hospital Hawaii; Eden Medical Center
Santa Barbara, CA, California
05.2004 - 02.2009
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery
Chapel Hill, NC
10.2001 - 05.2004
- Monitors patient throughout (before/during/after) labor process
- Monitors contractions and helps patients with breathing techniques
- Performs basic IV and central line skills
- Performs phlebotomy skills
- Administers pain medication as ordered; administers other meds to address specific medical conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes (insulin drips, etc)
- Reads fetal monitor & ascertains if there is a problem with baby’s heart rate
- Cares for patients on Pitocin, MgSO4 & continuous lumbar epidural
- Newborn stabilization.
Travel Nurse
American Mobile, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, University of North Carolina
Boston, MA
08.1999 - 10.2001
- High risk labor and delivery
- At Chapel Hill labor and delivery
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment
- Performed routine medical check-ups and provided preventative care services to detect health issues early and take steps to prevent illness
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse
Trident Regional Medical Center
Charleston, South Carolina
07.1995 - 08.1999
- Monitors patient throughout (before/during/after) labor process
- Monitors contractions and helps patients with breathing techniques
- Performs basic IV and central line skills
- Performs phlebotomy skills
- Administers pain medication as ordered; administers other meds to address specific medical conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes (insulin drips, etc)
- Reads fetal monitor & ascertains if there is a problem with baby’s heart rate
- Cares for patients on Pitocin, MgSO4 & continuous lumbar epidural
- Newborn stabilization.
Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse
White Memorial Medical Center
Los Angeles
05.1993 - 07.1995
- Monitors patient throughout (before/during/after) labor process
- Monitors contractions and helps patients with breathing techniques
- Performs basic IV and central line skills
- Performs phlebotomy skills
- Administers pain medication as ordered; administers other meds to address specific medical conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes (insulin drips, etc)
- Reads fetal monitor & ascertains if there is a problem with baby’s heart rate
- Cares for patients on Pitocin, MgSO4 & continuous lumbar epidural
- Newborn stabilization.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, ArizonaCurrent
Master of Arts - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona09.2014
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona09.2012
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Seizure Management
- Diabetes management
- Preventive Care
- Suicide Prevention
- Physical assessments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Administration
Affiliations
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS—
Georgia Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
South Carolina Nurses Association
Timeline
Corrections Nurse
Kirkland Correctional Institution
10.2023 - Current
Nurse
LifeHealth, LLC
05.2023 - 09.2023
Telehealth Nurse
University Health Care, Telehealth
05.2020 - 06.2022
Corrections Nurse
McCormick Correctional Institution R&E
05.2019 - 06.2022
Specialty Resource Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, OB/GYN
01.2018 - 05.2020
Survey Nurse
Department of Public Health
06.2017 - 12.2017
Advice Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Call Center
10.2014 - 06.2017
Charge Nurse
Matsu Regional Medical Center Wasilla
06.2012 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse; Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2009 - 06.2012
Travel Nurse
Cottage Hospital, Tripler Army Hospital Hawaii; Eden Medical Center
05.2004 - 02.2009
Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery
10.2001 - 05.2004
Travel Nurse
American Mobile, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, University of North Carolina
08.1999 - 10.2001
Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse
Trident Regional Medical Center
07.1995 - 08.1999
Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse
White Memorial Medical Center
05.1993 - 07.1995
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix
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