Paulette Johnson
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dedicated nurse practitioner with the ability to provide culturally competent population-based care while utilizing many years of a strong and diverse clinical background to deliver high-quality care. Resourceful and results driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
MIDSOUTH MEDICINE
11.2016 - Current
- Provide care to 20-25 patients
- Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
- Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes, heart disease and other complications
- Provide preventive care such as adult physicals and gynecological examinations
- Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Facilitate patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Electronic Health Record: EClinicalWorks
Family Nurse Practitioner
WEST CANCER CENTER
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Independent provider working with oncologists in a community oncology practice delivering care to 12-15 patients/day
- Manage and treat benign hematologic disorders (anemia, ITP, TTP, VTE, hemochromatosis, sickle cell disease)
- Manage and treat malignant hematologic cancers (MPN, MDS, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, leukemia)
- Manage and treat malignant cancers (colon, lung, pancreatic, NET, prostate, head/neck, hepatic, bladder)
- Cultivate relationships with current and future thought leaders in clinical and research environments
- Participant on advisory board
- Provide pre-treatment education for patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted-therapies
Family Nurse Practitioner
DELTA GASTROENTEROLOGY
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Provide medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute gastrointestinal conditions
- Team with supervising physician to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals, and high-risk management strategies
- Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
- Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Discuss care plans, test results and proper use of medications with patients
- Review pathology reports
- Electronic Health Record: Athena
Family Nurse Practitioner
WEST CANCER CENTER
05.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DESOTO
06.2006 - 11.2016
- Managed and provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists and other disciplinarians to deliver quality, evidence-based care
- Assisted patients and families with end-of-life decisions and palliative care treatment
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as, vascular line insertions, bronchoscopies, TEE, chest tubes
Certified Respiratory Therapist
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DESOTO
10.1996 - 06.2006
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery
- Provided clinical care for diverse cardiopulmonary illnesses and disorders
- Assisted physicians in the bronchoscopy labs and cardiac stress test
- Performed electrocardiograms
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
Memphis, TN04.2006
Skills
- Flexibility in Change
- Interpersonal Relationship Development
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Prioritization and Scheduling
- Patient advocacy
- Comprehensive Primary Care
- Oncology Experience
- Hematology Experience
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP
- Advanced Practice Nurse, Tennessee, 05/31/25
- Advanced Practice Nurse, Arkansas, 05/31/25
- Advanced Practice Nurse, Mississippi, 12/31/26
- Registered Nurse (Multi-State Licensure), 05/31/25
- BLS, 04/30/25
- ACLS, 04/30/25
- AR DEA
- MS DEA, 12/31/25
- TN DEA, 12/31/26
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
- Daisy Award Winner for Extraordinary Nurses
- Center for Frontline Nursing
- United Shared Govern Representative
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
WEST CANCER CENTER
01.2021 - 11.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
DELTA GASTROENTEROLOGY
03.2020 - 12.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
WEST CANCER CENTER
05.2019 - 03.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
MIDSOUTH MEDICINE
11.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DESOTO
06.2006 - 11.2016
Certified Respiratory Therapist
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DESOTO
10.1996 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP
- Advanced Practice Nurse, Tennessee, 05/31/25
- Advanced Practice Nurse, Arkansas, 05/31/25
- Advanced Practice Nurse, Mississippi, 12/31/26
- Registered Nurse (Multi-State Licensure), 05/31/25
- BLS, 04/30/25
- ACLS, 04/30/25
- AR DEA
- MS DEA, 12/31/25
- TN DEA, 12/31/26
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Memphis
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