Taleeda Johnson
Humble,TX
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with eight years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor and interdisciplinary communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of care, treatments, and planning for critical care patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Proven to ably handle any medical emergency or high-stress situation with the requisite skill-set to perform under pressure. Highly adaptive with the ability to competently and efficiently work with diverse populations. The ability to perform safe and quality care with an earnest desire to learn and be the best, most competent nurse possible. Looking forward to being a viable asset to your company and its clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AMN Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA Healthcare: Methodist Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
Nurse II
Texas Dept Of Health & Human Services Commission
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments, care, and interventions in psychiatric health for a hospital with a bed capacity of 300+ patients
- Competently performed admissions and readmissions as needed
- Performs assessments, skin integrity evaluations, and monitoring of psychomotor and psychological function
- Assists in emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions
- Discuss illnesses and treatments with patients and family members in a supportive manner
- Competently administered patients’ medications and treatments without pharmacological errors, monitoring patients for adverse reactions
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Assessed condition of patients, reporting directly to Psychiatrist or physician in charge of care as needed
- Document data related to patients’ care including medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
- Effectively established great rapport with family members of patients that fostered a sense of confidence and professionalism
- Provide psychotherapy services and interventions using therapeutic communication in an acute psychiatric hospital
- Actively contribute to the care and treatment of the mentally ill population; alongside a team of other nurses, medical and psychiatric doctors, social workers, and psychiatric nursing assistants
- Built a strong reputation as a viable asset to the team and a knowledgeable, trusted, resource who is ready and willing to helps others.
Nurse- Licensed Vocational Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
09.2016 - 05.2020
- Charge nurse for a unit in an acute, rehabilitative, and long term care facility that includes 25+ residents/patients and a team of nursing assistants
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments, care, and interventions in long term care for a facility with a bed capacity of 130 residents
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC07.2016
Pre-Nursing -
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSHigh School Diploma -
Wichita High School North
Wichita, KS05.2008
Skills
- Ability to type 65 WPM
- Clinical Practicum and working experience
- 18 years experience in client and public service
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Pyxis and Omnicell
- EMR: Cerner, Epic, MedHost, Mediteh
- Self-starter and a fast-learner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Intravenous therapy
- Ventilator management
Certification
- Registered Nurse—State of Texas—Compact License No 1026943
- Licensed Vocational Nurse—State of Texas—Compact License No 339566
- Basic Life Support (BLS) For Healthcare Providers certified by American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) For Healthcare Providers certified by American Heart Association
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certified
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses member
- Diversity CRNA member
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AMN Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA Healthcare: Methodist Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2022
Nurse II
Texas Dept Of Health & Human Services Commission
11.2017 - 04.2021
Nurse- Licensed Vocational Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
09.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Beaufort County Community College
Pre-Nursing -
University of Kansas
High School Diploma -
Wichita High School North
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