Susan Johnson
Pinckneyville,IL
Summary
Accomplished RN/OR Nurse with over 18 years of experience in the Health Care setting, excelling in fast-paced surgical environments. Competent in emergency response and critical care, with a knack for efficiently preparing for and assisting in various surgeries. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and patient education skills, significantly enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/OR Nurse
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on surgical procedures and prognosis, treatment plan, and post operative care.
- Managed care throughout Pre-operative, Intra-operative, and Post-operative phases.
- Collaborated with surgeons and staff to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted surgeons during operations, ensuring smooth transitions between steps and minimizing errors.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
RN/OR Nurse
Clinch Valley Medical Center
Richlands, VA
02.2012 - 04.2021
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on surgical procedures and prognosis, treatment plan, and post operative care.
- Managed care throughout Pre-operative, Intra-operative, and Post-operative phases.
- Collaborated with surgeons and staff to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted surgeons during operations, ensuring smooth transitions between steps and minimizing errors.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
RN/Surgical ICU
Bristol Regional Medical Center
Bristol, TN
02.2007 - 02.2012
- 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.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
Tazewell, VA08.2009
Licensure - Practical Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
Tazewell, VA08.2006
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assisting
Abingdon Adult Skill Center
Abingdon, VA05.1998
High School Diploma -
Abingdon High School
Abingdon, VA05.1996
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Licensed RN
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Orthopedic surgery knowledge
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- General surgery
- Urologic Surgery
- Oral surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery techniques
- Gastrointestinal surgery
references
- Rhonda Sample RN/OR Director CVMC: (276)596-6160.
- Shelly Gurganus RN/OR Director OMH: (910)340-3191
- Tiffany Miller CRNA/CVMC: (423)967-2262
- James Hampton Asst. Town Manager/Bluefield, VA: (304)888-2711
Timeline
RN/OR Nurse
Onslow Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2024
RN/OR Nurse
Clinch Valley Medical Center
02.2012 - 04.2021
RN/Surgical ICU
Bristol Regional Medical Center
02.2007 - 02.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
Licensure - Practical Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assisting
Abingdon Adult Skill Center
High School Diploma -
Abingdon High School