Naomi Johnston
Columbus
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered nurse with experience on a cardiac telemetry unit. Competent in operating advanced telemetry monitoring equipment, titrating medications and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Recognized for maintaining a calming presence during high-pressure cardiac emergencies and leading initiatives that improve patient safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
St.Francis Emory
Columbus, GA
10.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Initiate rapid, life-saving interventions during cardiac emergencies and actively participate in Code Blue and Rapid Response Teams.
- Managing and titrating critical drips on multiple patients simultaneously throughout twelve hour shifts.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, maintaining patient safety and compliance standards.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac health management, enhancing understanding of post-discharge care.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
EKG Monitor Technician
St.Francis Emory
Columbus, GA
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Enhanced patient care by accurately monitoring and interpreting EKG data.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide comprehensive patient care during cardiac events.
- Conducted routine equipment quality checks, minimizing technical issues and ensuring accurate data collection.
- Utilized advanced software programs to analyze complex cardiac data, enabling more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Played a key role in emergency response situations by promptly identifying life-threatening arrhythmias and alerting appropriate medical personnel.
- Assisted medical staff in identifying atypical heart patterns, contributing to early intervention efforts.
Patient Care Techinacan
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
Columbus,Georgia
06.2017 - 12.2024
- Providing emergency care to Med Surg and Pediatric ER patients by monitoring temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation and blood pressure
- Assist doctors or nurses during medical procedures by handling them medical instruments and monitoring patients' vital signs.
- Cared for 12+ patients per shift assisting 5-7 nurses and doctors with 260% influx during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Measure and fit patients with casts or crutches while instructing patients on proper crutch walking
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Med Surg Clinical 6 Main
Piedmont Columbus Regional
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Recorded and measured patients’ weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure
- Managed patients’ pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform through condition assessments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Med Surg Clinical 6 East
Piedmont Columbus Regional
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Recorded and measured patients’ weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake
- Managed patients’ pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform through condition assessments
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Associate of Science -
Credentials
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA12.2022
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Priority Management
- Safety Awareness
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Clinical Competence
- Hemodynamic Assessments
- Electronic Health Records
- Epic and Cerner Systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
St.Francis Emory
10.2025 - Current
EKG Monitor Technician
St.Francis Emory
07.2025 - 10.2025
Med Surg Clinical 6 Main
Piedmont Columbus Regional
01.2024 - 03.2024
Med Surg Clinical 6 East
Piedmont Columbus Regional
06.2023 - 07.2023
Patient Care Techinacan
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
06.2017 - 12.2024
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Columbus Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Georgia Military College
Associate of Science -
Credentials