Sharmain Johnson
Snellville,GA
Summary
Registered with over 20 years of experience providing first-rate nursing care. Able to communicated with team members' at all levels, provide direction, and remain open to feedback.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
NiteLines USA
11.2024 - Current
- Administered oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications.
- Planned and coordinated patients and family teaching and health education.
- Entered clinical record in a centralized database (GRITS) for for progress tracking.
- Facilitated access to medical services and other resources for clients.
- Assessed clients' eligibility for federal and sate benefits programs.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnished additional assistance.
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements contraindications and possible side effects.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in a comprehendible terminology
- Conducted weekly medication counts to ensure accurate inventory management.
- Monitored and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily to maintain storage conditions.
Postpartum RN
Cape Fear Valley
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Nursing care for new mothers, newborn education, assessment of mother and infant
- Monitored, coordinated and consulted with the healthcare team
- Educated new parents on care of the newborn
Postpartum RN
Adventist Medical
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Detailed and recorded patient histories in electronic medical records
- Performed 36 hours a week of direct patient care, Breastfeeding, care of newborn and postpartum mothers
- Educated patients on the proper use of medication and side effects
- Instructed new parents infant care
- Utilized Cerner EMR
Postpartum RN
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery
- Coordinated and consulted with the health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans
Postpartum RN
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery
- Coordinated and consulted with the health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Detailed and recorded patient histories in electronic medical records
- Performed 36 hours a week of direct patient care
- Educated patients on the proper use of medication and side effects
- Instructed new parents infant care
Postpartum RN
Morgan Stanley Children Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Detailed and recorded patient histories in electronic medical records
- Performed 36 hours a week of direct patient care
- Educated patients on the proper use of medication and side effects
- Instructed new parents infant care
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Postpartum RN
Southern Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 03.2022
- Detailed and recorded patient histories in electronic medical records
- Performed 36 hours a week of direct patient care
- Educated patients on the proper use of medication and side effects
- Instructed new parents infant care
Vaccinator
Center of Disease Control (Eagle Global Scientific)
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution
- Wore a face mask, eye protection, and medical gloves
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation
- Documented patient care accurately and concisely in GRITS
School Nurse RN
Dekalb Board of Education
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Oversaw health services for a school of 500 students and faculty
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patients charts updated
Postpartum RN
Harris Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' postoperative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR
- Assisted new mothers with breastfeeding
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parent on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding
Legal Nurse Consultant
R&G Medical Legal Solutions, LLC.
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided thorough accurate medical record review to meet deadlines
- Case processing along with comprehensive document preparation
- Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance
- Performed chart audits with accuracy
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Postpartum RN
Kaiser Permanente
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Labor and Delivery RN
Atlanta Medical Center
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and postnatal recovery
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patients and attending to the baby after birth
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy
Appeals Nurse
UnitedHealth Group
07.2012 - 02.2019
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers
- Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards
- Created a successful work schedule for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Coached employees on speed and efficiency to improve team productivity
Postpartum RN/ Clinician
Northside Hospital
01.2000 - 06.2012
- Assisted in the design of a Competency program for a staff of 400, including RN, LPN, PCT and auxiliary staff
- Assisted in developing a training program that resulted in an increased efficiency of educational needs
- Worked closely with management designing new forms to meet JACHO requirements
- Document owner of newborn policies
- Taught and recertified Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support (CPR/AED)
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants
- Served as a mentor and preceptor to over 30 employees
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-1983
Skills
- Immunization administration
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare ethics
- Disease prevention
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
NiteLines USA
11.2024 - Current
Postpartum RN
Cape Fear Valley
01.2024 - 10.2024
Postpartum RN
Adventist Medical
09.2023 - 12.2023
Postpartum RN
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
Postpartum RN
Southern Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 03.2022
Postpartum RN
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2022
Postpartum RN
Morgan Stanley Children Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
Vaccinator
Center of Disease Control (Eagle Global Scientific)
09.2021 - 12.2021
Postpartum RN
Harris Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Legal Nurse Consultant
R&G Medical Legal Solutions, LLC.
05.2020 - 03.2021
Postpartum RN
Kaiser Permanente
05.2020 - 07.2020
School Nurse RN
Dekalb Board of Education
08.2019 - 09.2021
Labor and Delivery RN
Atlanta Medical Center
02.2019 - 08.2019
Appeals Nurse
UnitedHealth Group
07.2012 - 02.2019
Postpartum RN/ Clinician
Northside Hospital
01.2000 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
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