Robert Johnson Jr
Cocolalla,ID
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
MultiCare Valley Hospital
Spokane Valley, Washington
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Kootenai Medical Center
Coeur D'Alene, ID
09.2006 - 06.2017
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy West Hospital
Clinton Township, MI
04.2002 - 08.2006
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Supported timely diagnostic and ongoing testing by collecting samples.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Clinton Township, MI03.2002
High School Diploma -
Romeo Sr. High School
Romeo, Mi.06.1981
Skills
- IV Administration
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Preventive Healthcare
- Intramuscular Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Pain Prevention
Additional Information
Honorably Discharged U. S. Army Veteran from 1983 to 1986. Certified nurses aide in Michigan and Idaho for 5 years. Direct Care giver for mentally handicapped group home residence for 3 years. 4H volunteer archery leader for 8 yrs.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Washington.
- Basic Life Support via American Heart Association.
Hobbies
I enjoy music, building and playing guitars and all things outdoors.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
MultiCare Valley Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Kootenai Medical Center
09.2006 - 06.2017
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy West Hospital
04.2002 - 08.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
High School Diploma -
Romeo Sr. High School
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