Nas Johnson
Richmond,KY
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Kenwood Nursing and Rehab
Richmond , KY
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Nurse Extern
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
Lexington , KY
08.2023 - Current
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
Lexington, KY
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care needs.
- Maintained a safe environment for the residents by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Responded to emergency situations using proper protocol and providing basic life support when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Front Desk Patient Coordinator
Nephrology associates of Lexington
Lexington , KY
01.2019 - 07.2024
- Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
- Maintained an organized filing system of patient records, both electronically and hard copy.
- Assisted with patient check-in, verifying insurance information and collecting co-pays.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives in order to streamline workflow processes.
- Managed front office operations including ordering supplies and maintaining inventory levels.
- Entered patient data into computer systems using accurate coding techniques.
Patient Care Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Lexington , Ky
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
Dispatch Coordinator
Cooley Medical
Lexington, KY
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Prepared shipping documents such as bills of lading, invoices, packing slips.
- Determined most cost-effective methods for transportation of goods based on weight, volume, destination, and urgency of delivery.
- Assigned deliveries to drivers according to their availability and route optimization guidelines.
- Investigated discrepancies between actual freight costs versus budgeted amounts.
- Created reports related to dispatching activities such as fuel usage statistics or number of loads dispatched daily, weekly, monthly.
- Resolved billing disputes with carriers regarding payment for services rendered.
- Analyzed fleet utilization data from past months to identify areas for improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers for transportation services at competitive rates.
- Monitored phone queue, supported emails and retrieved inbound support faxes.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Medical Career And Technical College
Richmond, KY05-2024
Associate of Science -
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY05-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Injection Administration
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient Examination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Kenwood Nursing and Rehab
05.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2022 - 03.2023
Front Desk Patient Coordinator
Nephrology associates of Lexington
01.2019 - 07.2024
Dispatch Coordinator
Cooley Medical
01.2015 - 06.2017
Licensed Practical Nursing
Medical Career And Technical College
Associate of Science -
Kentucky State University
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