TANIA JOHNSON
Killeen,TX
Summary
I am a LVN who is proud to have worked 33 years in the nursing field. I work hard to create a positive work environment and strive to be a valuable member of the team. I not only bring years of experience but a heart of compassion and commitment to the patients I serve and the company I represent.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LVN
Tex Med Home Health
07.2023 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Enhanced overall patient experience through consistent demonstration of empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competency in diverse populations.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between physicians, specialists, therapists, and family members to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Contributed to improved quality of life for patients with chronic conditions through skilled symptom management and education on self-care practices.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify any potential risks or barriers to successful home-based rehabilitation programs.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Empowered patients to take control of their own health by teaching them about medications, nutrition, and exercise regimens tailored to their specific conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LVN pediatric Home care nurse
Thrive Pediatric Home Health
12.2019 - Current
- Skilled nurse provides pediatric home care
- Skilled nurse is Ventilator certified and provides HI Tech nursing services to ventilator dependent adults and children
- Skilled nurse provides routine med administration, trach and G tube care and maintenance
- Teaching on disease process
- Assessment and ongoing evaluation of all clients
- Nurse responsible for reporting all changes in condition to RN supervisor and MD and manage all emergency care according to nursing practice.
LVN Field Nurse
Encompass Health - Home Health
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Home care experience includes, Educating Patients and families within the home setting
- Education regarding Comorbidities, pain management, stoke, wound care, anticoagulation therapy, Foley Catheter insertion and maintenance, blood draws, Evaluated for any safety hazards within the environment
- Proficient in working with ventilator patients, hospice patients, tracheostomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy tube, catheters, wound care
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts
- Provided comfort while developing and encouraging independence
- Educated patients and families regarding importance of plan of care throughout the week to evaluate and ensure wellness
- Involved in providing education to client's based off of their individualized care plan
- Evaluated effectiveness of teaching from all clients after providing education
- Performed comprehensive assessments and compared findings to baseline data
- Electronically documented all findings in the system and sent reports to the case managers
- Ensured all medications were present and assisted in refilling medications
- Contacted doctor's with abnormal findings and carried out any new orders
- Candidate made visits to patient's homes
- Confidently drew blood specimens from patient within their home
- Improved the patients understanding of disease processes with patient teaching, recording and reporting vital signs using an EMR
- Competently assessed patient's condition, recording using an EMR, and reporting any changes to physician's office.
LVN Hospice Nurse
Carestaf Of Dallas
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Communicate daily with interdisciplinary team including physicians, social worker, chaplain, nursing assistants, volunteer coordinator, and other hospice nurses
- Provided end of life care to patients
- Give support in accordance with individual patient's need
- Collaborate with caregiver in order to provide the best possible patient care
- Alert physicians about changes in patients' condition
- Provided post mortem care
- Communicate all pertinent information and evaluations through clear and concise documentation
- Educate patients' relatives on coping techniques and provide comfort and spiritual support.
Wellness Director
The Avenues of Park Forest
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintenance of staffing and schedule based on staffing matrix
- Coordination of Care Plans as directed by Executive Director
- Maintain Service Agreements
- Update Physician Order Sheets
- Complete assessments as required
- Communication with internal staff and external third-party vendors
- Recruiting and selection of wellness staff
- Provide information to prepare and complete department scorecard
- Leading Monthly Staff Meetings and Daily Huddle
- Set-Up Charts for new residents and enter information for new residents
- Complete weekly cart MAR, and chart audits and pull expired medications
- Enter Incident Reports and complete investigations with ED
- Other duties as assigned
- As the director, to assist in the preparation and final approval of all service plans for all residents
- To act as a liaison for health-related issues to volunteers, families or the general public
- Attend and participate in monthly care conferences and staff meetings
- To inventory weekly all drugs arriving from the pharmacy
- To train and monitor all staff in the handling and dispensing of medications
- To ensure that all MARs are accurate and kept up to date
- Provide information as required for Quality Assurance measures
- Coordinate delegation of caregivers with RN delegation
- Level of Care Assessments
- Assist in any capacity needed in facility to ensure the needs of residents and staff members are met.
LVN Home Care Nurse
Carestaf
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Provided in-home care for adults and children with Quadriplegia and provided trach and G Tube care, total bed and tub baths, foley cath care, while following all doctors orders and adhering to the plan of care.
LVN Home Care Nurse
Quality Home Care
12.1998 - 05.2016
- Provided skilled nursing care in the home Provided total patient care including Respiratory treatments and assessments, G-tube feeding and care, trach care, foley care, Patient bathing and Hygiene assistance, Blood sugar checks and Diabetes Management, Ventilator experience Experienced in care of Quadriplegic adults and children.
LVN Lead Field Nurse
Procare Hospice
09.2006 - 08.2010
- Performed weekly nurse visit and performed assessments and monitored patient vital signs
- Reported change in condition to R.N
- And participated in IDT meetings
- Monitored patients and provided continual teaching to families and caregivers with regard to the dying process
- Supported patients emotionally and physically
- Performed medication administration and treatments per MD order
- Worked as a Liaison between local clinics and the hospice to educate patients and medical staff about the benefits of hospice and palliative care.
LVN Clinic Nurse
VA Hospital of Loma Linda
03.2001 - 02.2002
- Assisted doctors with procedures and minor surgeries, and prepared patients for routine visits and exams
- Worked flu clinic while safely administering injections to patients per order of MD
- Assessed patients and recorded vital signs
- Oversaw the flow of patients into the clinic and prepared exam rooms, documented in pt charts, administered meds and treatments, assisted provider with all exams and procedures
- Worked in team nursing setting to provide optimal patient care to all Veterans and their families
- Provided patients with health education.
LVN Clinic Nurse
Chino Medical Group
09.1995 - 12.1998
- Worked in Pediatric Well Baby clinic and assisted with well baby physical exams, monitored vital signs, administered vaccines, measured hgt and wght, lead testing and hemoglobin testing, vision and hearing screens
- Worked with Medical Assistants and maintained supplies in patient care rooms and kept the flow of patients steady for doctors
- Assisted MD during office procedures and minor surgeries and delivered specimens to lab
- Scheduled patients for appointments and made follow-up calls to report lab results and /or referrals as ordered
- Taught prenatal classes and instructed patients about proper nutrition and safety during pregnancy.
LVN Charge Nurse
Pomona Valley Nursing Center
01.1992 - 05.1995
- Worked in a secured Alzheimer's Unit and oversaw the care and safety of 44 patients successfully
- Supervised CNA work performance and schedules
- Maintained safety and for residents and other staff on unit
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Provided wound care and assessed skin integrity for all residents
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Administered medications and treatments
- Transcribed doctors orders and maintained charting in all patient records
- Performed new patient admissions and discharges
- Communicated change in condition to MD
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Contributed substantially to JCAHO accreditation
- Assisted families in dealing with disease process
- Provided daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Education
Lvn
Citrus College
Glendora, CA01.1991
Skills
- Enthusiastic Health Educator
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Good judgment and decision making skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and support staff
- Ability to respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards
- Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks
- Able to work independently and follow plan of care
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- CPR certified
- Licensed Vocational Nurse with 28 years of experience
- Strong clinical and Assessment skills
- Team player who is committed to the goals of the organization as well as assisting the develop the goals of each of her teammates
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California VN156796
- Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Kansas 48505
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Home Health LVN
Tex Med Home Health
07.2023 - Current
LVN pediatric Home care nurse
Thrive Pediatric Home Health
12.2019 - Current
Wellness Director
The Avenues of Park Forest
08.2018 - 02.2019
LVN Field Nurse
Encompass Health - Home Health
11.2017 - 03.2020
LVN Hospice Nurse
Carestaf Of Dallas
06.2017 - 05.2019
LVN Home Care Nurse
Carestaf
04.2017 - 05.2017
LVN Lead Field Nurse
Procare Hospice
09.2006 - 08.2010
LVN Clinic Nurse
VA Hospital of Loma Linda
03.2001 - 02.2002
LVN Home Care Nurse
Quality Home Care
12.1998 - 05.2016
LVN Clinic Nurse
Chino Medical Group
09.1995 - 12.1998
LVN Charge Nurse
Pomona Valley Nursing Center
01.1992 - 05.1995
Lvn
Citrus College
Similar Profiles
Robert MaschenikRobert Maschenik
Safety Consultant at Med-Tex Services Inc.Safety Consultant at Med-Tex Services Inc.
ERHAN ARSLANERHAN ARSLAN
Line Cook at FERAH TEX&MED RESTAURANTLine Cook at FERAH TEX&MED RESTAURANT
Robert VecchioneRobert Vecchione
Confined Space Rescue Technician at Med Tex SvcConfined Space Rescue Technician at Med Tex Svc
Sherri TollesonSherri Tolleson
In Home Daycare at MyslefIn Home Daycare at Myslef
Patricia LittlePatricia Little
Money Counter Lay Minister at Volunteer WorkMoney Counter Lay Minister at Volunteer Work