RAYLENE JOHNSON
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Passionate Registered Nursing professional with strong background in cardiovascular intensive care and 21 years total experience. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and emergency response. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to rapidly changing medical situations. Reliable in delivering high-quality care, with focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Distinguished understanding of several different facility procedures and providing best-in-class family and patient education. Adept at working closely with doctors and nurses for excellent services and overseeing staff as charge nurse and preceptor.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse CVICU
Parkview Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
- Provide nursing care to critically ill patients in cardiac and medical intensive care settings
- Continue cardiac monitoring competency and continuous education in 5 lead and 12 lead ECG, Arterial lines, and other invasive lines
- Continuous education in BLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- 1:1 Post-operative Care for open heart surgeries
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure smooth transitions of care for patients moving from CVICU to step-down units or home.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk cardiac patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse Clinical Instructor
Colorado State University- Pueblo
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Provide clinical guidance to students navigating through the nursing program
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students, offering support and guidance throughout their educational journey.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Served as a role model for professional behavior and ethical decision-making in the clinical environment.
Registered Nurse Cardiopulmonary (Bronchoscopy Suite)
Parkview Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Provide nursing care and administer conscious sedation to patients undergoing bronchoscopy procedures
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Parkview Medical Center
04.2010 - 11.2014
- Provide nursing care to critically ill patients in cardiac and medical intensive care settings
- Continue cardiac monitoring competency and continuous education in 5 lead and 12 lead ECG, Arterial lines, and other invasive lines
- Continuous education in BLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult moments.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills among junior staff members through case study discussions and scenario-based learning activities.
- Exhibited adaptability by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on priority issues.
- Promoted a culture of safety by consistently adhering to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Strengthened interdepartmental relationships by participating in collaborative initiatives and serving as a liaison between nursing and other healthcare disciplines.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Mentored new staff members, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional growth.
Registered Nurse Cardiology Unit
Parkview Medical Center
04.2006 - 04.2010
- Provide nursing care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring
- Maintains Basic 5-lead ECG monitoring, treatments, symptoms
- Maintains competency in medications including cardiac medications
- Continuous education in Basic Life Support
Licensed Practical Nurse- Float Pool
Parkview Medical Center
08.2005 - 02.2006
- Provide basic nursing care to patients primarily on medical surgical, rehab, and skilled nursing units
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Student Nurse Extern- Float Pool
Parkview Medical Center
05.2004 - 08.2005
- Provided basic daily care to patients primarily on medical surgical, rehab, and skilled nursing units
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs by helping them move around the hospital or perform range-of-motion exercises as needed.
- Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by consistently stepping up when additional help was required or requested within the unit or department.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, COSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- ICU experience
- Clinical supervision
- ICU operations
- Collaborative teamwork
- Assessment skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- ICU protocols mastery
- Patient education and counseling
- Family support
- Care plan management
- Ethical practice
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Instructor
Colorado State University- Pueblo
01.2020 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse CVICU
Parkview Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse Cardiopulmonary (Bronchoscopy Suite)
Parkview Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, ICU
Parkview Medical Center
04.2010 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse Cardiology Unit
Parkview Medical Center
04.2006 - 04.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse- Float Pool
Parkview Medical Center
08.2005 - 02.2006
Student Nurse Extern- Float Pool
Parkview Medical Center
05.2004 - 08.2005
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University Pueblo
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