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Nickie Johnson

Killeen,TX

Summary

Seasoned Licensed Vocational Nurse with 20 years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Baylor Scott & White
09.2018 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to patient provider portal messages, and pre-charted for Telemedicine appointments.
  • Medication prescription refills, pended lab orders, checked patients in, and out of appointments, as well as scheduled future appointments.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

National Nursing And Rehab
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Completed at-home health checks for children unable to visit medical offices due to health risks and living conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
03.2012 - 01.2018
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Rosewood Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2008 - 03.2012
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

Education

Vocational Nursing

Temple College
Temple, TX
03.2003

Skills

  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Wound Care
  • IV Insertion
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Foley catheter and straight catheter procedures
  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Immunization Administration
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Medical Records Management
  • EMR Systems
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Assisting Physicians
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Pneumonia Vaccinations
  • HIPAA Protocols
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Educating Families
  • Medical Examination
  • HIPAA Guideline Adherence
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Patient and Family Communication
  • Rehabilitation Techniques
  • Charting and Recording
  • EKG Administration
  • Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Intravenous Medications

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Baylor Scott & White
09.2018 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

National Nursing And Rehab
02.2018 - 09.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
03.2012 - 01.2018

Assistant Director of Nursing

Rosewood Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2008 - 03.2012

Vocational Nursing

Temple College
Nickie Johnson