Rebekah S. Johnson
SanDiego,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Neighborhood Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with interprofessional team to incorporate standards of care, practice and patient outcomes.
- Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patients,
- Triaging patients based on acuity
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of acute patients in challenging high pace environment.
- Patient education and teaching
- Diabetic/Insulin teaching
- Wound care
- IV fluid administration
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Covid testing, strep, Flu testing, U/A, pregnancy testing
Registered Nurse
Palomar Medical Center Escondido
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Primary RN for patients on a trauma surgical step down unit
- 3:1 ratio
- Total care of patients on telemetry unit
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Proficient in ECG lead placement and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- IV push, IVPB, injections (IM/SubQ, lovenox, heparin, insulin) , topical, ophthalmic
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Insertion and removal of foley catheters, NG insertion, Bladder/foley irrigations, IV insertion and removal
- CVC care and dressing changes
- Lab draws from PICC
- Physical/focused assessments, CIWA, neuro / neurovascular checks, spinal checks
- Proficient with medical records, documentation Proficiency with Cerner / Pyxis
- Direct patient care: CVAs, motor vehicle accidents (ortho trauma), ETOH withdrawal, sepsis, TBIs, cardiac, traumas, respiratory disorders, BIPAP/CPAP, ventilators, tracheostomy
- Proficient in wound care, colostomy care, JP drain care, chest tubes, wound vacs, management of diabetic patients, Insulin drips, blood glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia treatment, insulin administration
- Comfort care and morphine drips
- Cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Heparin) Patient controlled analgesic, Total parental nutrition
- IV Fluid administration
- Focused patient care and patient advocate
- Patient education and teaching
- Admitting and discharging patients from the unit
- Transporting patients on telemetry to MRI, CT, OR from unit
- Time management and prioritization
- Connect with patients as individuals
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Direct communication with MDs, Trauma MDs, NPs, RNs, Physical therapists, Case Managers
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bridge Home Health
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Wound care
- PICC blood draws/Sterile dressing changes
- Patient education
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelors - Science
Western Governors University
Associate - Science: Registered Nursing
Palomar Community College - ADN
Associate of Science - undefined
Southwestern Community College
Skills
- ACLS/CPR certified
- Adaptable
- Team player
- Patient advocate
- Compassionate
- Call Triage
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Medical Triage
- Focused Patient Care
Timeline
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Neighborhood Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Palomar Medical Center Escondido
08.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bridge Home Health
03.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelors - Science
Western Governors University
Associate - Science: Registered Nursing
Palomar Community College - ADN
Associate of Science - undefined
Southwestern Community College
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