Shannon Johnson
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Belton Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LPN/LVN Floor Nurse
University Health Truman- 5North Trauma PCU
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Belton Regional Medical Center
ER Tech
03.2014 - 04.2020
- Cultivated a culture of patient-centered care by emphasizing the importance of empathy, communication, and personalized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with facility administrators to implement best practices for efficient operations management across the region.
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Enabled better decision-making by regularly presenting actionable insights derived from regional performance data to senior leadership.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ER unit assuring proper stocking levels for daily operations.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN-RN Bridge
Rasmussen College - Topeka
Topeka, KS01.2026
Technical - Licensed Practical Nurse / Associates in Science
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2020
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- NLC- Leadership Classes
- EKG Interpretation
- Trauma Nursing
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Accomplishments
2024- Clinical Nurse Excellence of The Year HCA
2024- Nurse of the year
Certification
ACLS
PALS
NIHSS
Hazmat
IV Certification
NLC Leadership
Stable/NRP
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Belton Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
LPN/LVN Floor Nurse
University Health Truman- 5North Trauma PCU
05.2020 - 02.2022
Belton Regional Medical Center
ER Tech
03.2014 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - LPN-RN Bridge
Rasmussen College - Topeka
Technical - Licensed Practical Nurse / Associates in Science
Kansas City Kansas Community College
ACLS
PALS
NIHSS
Hazmat
IV Certification
NLC Leadership
Stable/NRP
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