Patricia Johnson

Seasoned nursing professional with solid teaching acumen and passion for developing new nurses with skills to meet changing healthcare demands. Expert clinical knowledge and judgment with skills in communication, planning and workflow management. Highly observant and diligent about identifying and correcting mistakes. Skilled RN offering 30+ years of hands-on patient care experience in both in-patient and out patient settings. Looking to leverage front-line experience to take on in house RN position. Talented Registered Nurse excited to take next career step Infusion RN. Knowledgeable and adept in IV infusion techniques. Goal is excellent patient relations and overall care and outcomes.

• Dear Hiring Manager, I am extremely interested in your full-time position in IV infusion services.
• .I have experience teaching nursing at CVTC in Eau Claire, currently I teach adjunct. I have extensive experience in many aspects of nursing. I have been an RN on various units including Med-Tele, Intermediate Care, ICU and Cardiac Rehab at Mayo Luther Campus, Emergency Dept’s at Mayo Luther Campus and Innovis Health in Fargo, ND. I also was the referral coordinator at Sanford Health CT Surg clinic and most recently a RN Case Manager at Marshfield Center Hosp in Eau Claire, WI
• Excellence and highly experienced in IV infusions.
• Expert assessment skills
• Advocate for educating the client
• 8+ Nursing Educator at Chippewa Valley Technical College-teaching both face to face, online and hybrid courses in ADN program.
• 25+ years of nursing experience in various positions, including leadership roles
• MSN in Nursing Education through American Sentinel University, Aurora, CO
• Nursing license state of WI (compact state)
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in technology
• Team player
• Highly organized
• Self-motivated
• Works well independently and with others to complete tasks
• Strong nurse advocate COURSES TAUGHT: THEORY/CLINICAL: Basic Nursing Skills 543-102, Nursing Fundamentals 543-101 Advanced Nursing Skills 543-112 Clinical Care Across Lifespan 543-107 Introduction to Clinical Practice 543-104 Advanced Clinical Practice 543-109 SCHOLARLY/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: Standard 2 Nursing Committee, Standard 5 Nursing Committee Course Lead-Fundamentals of Nursing AWARDS/NOMINATIONS: May 2015-Fuerstenberg nominee PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: 2015-Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society National League of Nurses member COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS: Feed My People Food Bank-volunteer (current) Mayo clinic volunteer (current) Eau Claire County Health Dept volunteer RN (current) Faith Community Nurse-volunteer (current) Habitat for Humanity Fund Raising Chairperson (past) I appreciate your taking the time to review my credentials and experience. Again, thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Patricia Johnson Patricia Johnson PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I have teaching experience as a Nursing Instructor from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire WI, as a Nursing Instructor. I have 8 plus years of teaching experience, both in the clinical setting and in the classroom. I have over thirty years of experience as a Registered Nurse, in the states of WI and North Dakota. This experience includes multiple years as a staff nurse, charge nurse, and other leadership roles in Emergency Departments, Intensive Care Unit, Medical Telemetry, Intermediate care unit and Cardio-thoracic Surgery clinic settings. I have a good working knowledge of all areas of medicine. I am very energetic and self-motivated with a positive attitude and great communication skills. I am a professional nurse and a team player who is committed to quality improvement. I like to believe my enthusiasm is infectious. I am committed to change to improve the human condition. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: RN licensed in WI. Previously held certifications include: CPR certified ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support TNCC-Trauma Nurse Core Course PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program CPR Instructor CCRN certified CEN certified Faith Community Nurse Skill Highlights
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent assessment skills
• Experienced in a broad range of nursing skills
• Advocate for promoting effective change
• Seeks opportunities for improvement
• Committed to co-workers
• Positive attitude
• Serves as a resource to others
• Excellent organizational skills
• Implements and reinforces organizational policies
• Focuses on goals
• Passion for education
• Continues to be a learner throughout life
• Recruiting and training of staff
• Coaching and performance feedback for staff
• Ensures quality standards for all processes PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES: RN Case Manager, Marshfield Clinic Hosp., Eau Claire WI June 2022-June 2023 Case Management and Utitilization Review. Nursing Instructor CVTC, Eau Claire, WI August 2013 to current Clinical Nursing Instructor for students at CVTC. Performs instruction and leadership to nursing students. Teach both theory courses and clinical instruction. Apply both personal experience and theory in teaching. Serves on accreditation committee. Urgent Care, Mayo Clinic, Clairemont Campus, July 2015 to Sept 2015 (casual position in urgent care). Perform duties using the Nursing Process Referral Coordinator-RN Cardio-Thoracic Clinic setting- April 2007 to June 2013 Sanford Health – Fargo, ND Clinic lead and referral coordinator for heart surgery clinic with three cardio-thoracic surgeons. Worked closely with surgeons to develop unique plans of care for individual clients. Provided education to patients and families both pre and post-operatively. Project member in developing TAVI protocols (2012). Phone triage which included excellent critical thinking skills, assessment, evaluation and teaching skills. Worked closely with Case Management related to the CT Surgery post op population. Strong understanding of ICD and CPT coding as related to surgical procedures and diagnosis. Innovis Health – RN-staff/charge/resource nurse in Emergency Department/Cardiac Cath Lab RN- August 2002 to April 2007 Fargo, ND Staff and charge nurse in Emergency Department. Excellent assessment skills and strong advocate for positive work environment. Team player. IV insertion instructor. Mentor. Advocate for quality improvement and patient satisfaction RN-Shift Supervisor Emergency Department- August 2001 to August 2002 Holy Family Hospital – New Richmond, WI Small rural hospital with a 4 bed ER that staffed one RN. Responsible and accountable for every aspect of patient care. Excellent assessment and communication skills. Excellent working relationships with staff and physicians. Able to face difficult situations and looked to as a resource. RN-staff nurse/charge nurse/house supervisor- August 1992 to August 2001 Luther Hospital (Mayo Clinic) – Eau Claire, WI RN duties on busy Medical-Telemetry Unit for several years, moved to Intermediate Care unit for two years, then to Intensive Care unit. From there went to Emergency Department as staff and charge nurse. Also performed role of House Supervisor during my time there. Education and Training American Sentinel University Aurora, CO, US Nursing Bachelor of Science, 2012 Master of Science-Nursing Education, May 2015 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI, US Nursing Associate Degree in Nursing 1991 REFERENCES: Dr Ellen Kirking, Nursing Instructor CVTC, Eau Claire WI (retired) (715) 579-8838. Email kirkingde@gmail.com Betty Heltne, Nursing Supervisor, Mayo-Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, WI (715) 833-5222 Karen Myers, RN, Mayo-Clairemont Campus, Urgent Care, Eau Claire WI (715) 874-6110 Sara Zech, MSN, RN, Nursing Instructor, CVTC, Eau Claire, WI (612)805-3024 Kathy Kivlin (Retired Director Free Clinic), Eau Claire, WI (715) 225-1535 Kim Ernestmeier- Director of Nursing Education, CVTC, Eau Claire, WI (715) 833-6421 Diane Reuter, RN, CT Surgery Clinic, Fargo, ND. Retired. (701) 261-8634 Dr Roxanne Newman, Dept Chair, CT Surg Clinic, Sanford Health, (701)234-2576

• Hobbies are gardening
• volunteer experiences at Mayo, Eau Claire,
• Eau Claire County Health Dept volunteer RN
• Faith community nurse-volunteer
• Habitat for Humanity Fund Raising Chairperson (past)

• May 2015, Fuerstenberg nominee-excellence in teaching

• RN licensed in WI #108327-30
• CPR certified
• Previous certifications held: ACLS, TNXX, PALS, NRP, CCRN, CEN