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Tara Johnson

Tara Johnson

Gordon,AL

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor

Agency for Persons with Disabilities at Sunland
09.2021 - Current
  • Direct, plan, and supervise nursing and clerical personnel in the health clinic and lab
  • Coordinate workloads, workflows, and time utilization among physicians, APRNs, nursing, and clerical personnel in the health clinic
  • Communicate regularly with staff regarding progress, changes in policy and procedure to include holding formal staff meetings on a regular basis
  • Monitor delivery of nursing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities
  • Participate in direct care of individuals with intellectual disabilities to include attending emergencies, administering and recording medications and treatments, assisting physicians and APRNs in care, assisting in nursing assessments and treatment plan development, participating in active treatment, and perform medication and chart reviews
  • Coordinate all on-site specialty clinics with consultant urologist, neurologist, dermatologist, podiatrist, and internist
  • Responsible for ordering and management of all durable medical equipment, such as oxygen, CPAP, and hospital beds.

Nursing Program Specialist (promotion)

Agency for Persons with Disabilities at Sunland
03.2021 - Current
  • Monitored staff, processes, and policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of care for residents with intellectual disabilities
  • Reviewed facility systems such as falls, infection prevention and control, admissions and discharges, weight loss, and pressure ulcers, and suggested improvements in processes where needed
  • Performed chart audits and medication inspections to ensure adherence to policy and procedure and in accordance with regulatory bodies, such as Agency for Healthcare Administration.

Registered Nurse Specialist

Agency for Persons with Disabilities at Sunland
05.2019 - Current
  • Provided case management for residents with intellectual disabilities with high medical acuity in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, to include completion of individualized performance plans and quarterly active treatment plan meetings, fall risk assessments, Braden scale assessments, and behavior notes
  • Assessed residents and reported abnormal findings to physicians or advanced practice nurses
  • Medication administration via all routes to include enteral route via jejunostomy and gastrostomy tubes, administered bolus feedings via jejunostomy and gastrostomy tubes, IV medication and fluid administration and monitoring
  • Monitored residents for side effects/adverse reactions
  • Performed phlebotomy and venipuncture and ensured follow-up of lab results with medical providers.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Kindred At Home
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Provided admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients
  • Conferred with physician and in developing the initial plan of treatment based on physician’s orders and initial patient assessment
  • Coordinated appropriate patient care, encompassing various healthcare personnel, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, paraprofessionals, and home health aides
  • Implemented patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems
  • Coordinated and supervised the work of home health aides and LPNs and provided written personal care instructions/care plans that reflected current plan of care
  • Discharged patients after consultation with the physician and clinical manager, prepared and completed needed clinical documentation
  • Prepared appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, recertifications, progress updates, and care plan changes.

68W Combat Medic Specialist

Alabama Army National Guard
08.2010 - 06.2018
  • Completed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training at Fort Sam Houston in accordance with military occupational specialty
  • Treated illnesses and injuries suffered by soldiers through the administration of immediate emergency care and ongoing care
  • Supported and managed medical readiness, supplies, and equipment
  • Provided healthcare education presentations to soldiers and provided instruction on combat saver/first responder training.

Health Services Administrator

Centurion Northwest Florida Reception Center Annex
07.2015 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for managing the overall operations of the contracted clinical program at a reception center, including medical, nursing, mental health, dental, and medical records
  • Provided administrative oversight for physicians and advanced practice nurses and provided administrative and clinical supervision of nursing
  • Ensured the efficient delivery of healthcare services to patients in a correctional setting
  • Ensured efficient allocation of resources to meet healthcare needs within budget constraints
  • Managed unexpected or emergency situations commonly seen in prisons
  • Coordinated effective care and ensured timely responses to medical and mental health emergencies
  • Collaborated with the Warden and executive leadership team to promote security while prioritizing healthcare needs and ensuring inmates received adequate medical care
  • Participated in recruiting events, selection and hiring, and training of health services staff
  • Evaluated staff performance
  • Ensured regulatory compliance with Correctional Medical Authority and Office of Health Services by performing chart audits
  • Responsible for writing and implementing corrective action plans regarding healthcare concerns.

Director of Nursing

Corizon And Centurion/Northwest Florida Reception
07.2015 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for managing nursing operations at the reception center annex, which included intake of all inmates from county jail, the infirmary, and primary care for permanent inmates
  • Ensured the efficient delivery of healthcare services to patients in a correctional setting
  • Coordinated effective care and ensured timely responses to medical and mental health emergencies
  • Participated in recruiting events, selection and hiring, and training of nursing staff and evaluated staff performance
  • Ensured regulatory compliance with Correctional Medical Authority and Office of Health Services by performing chart audits
  • Responsible for monitoring corrective action plans
  • Coordinated schedules, workloads, workflows, and time utilization for nursing staff and provided on-call nursing support 24/7.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Samford University
04.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chipola College
12.2021

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Chipola College
08.2007

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Collaborative Care
  • Primary Care
  • Psychiatry
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • Case Management
  • Compliance Oversight
  • Electronic Medical Record Software

Certification

  • Multistate RN License, 1-120710
  • BLS–AHA, 08/2024

References

  • Dr. Jerri S. Edwards, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMH NP-BC, Florida State University Graduate Faculty and APRN at Florida State Hospital, (850) 755-7104 or (850) 557-6135
  • Sandra L. Helms, MSN, APRN, CDE, APRN Specialist, Agency for Persons with Disabilities at Sunland, (850) 526-9239
  • Bonnie Hall, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, Agency for Persons with Disabilities at Sunland, (850) 372-6659

Timeline

Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor

Agency for Persons with Disabilities at Sunland
09.2021 - Current

Nursing Program Specialist (promotion)

Agency for Persons with Disabilities at Sunland
03.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse Specialist

Agency for Persons with Disabilities at Sunland
05.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Kindred At Home
08.2018 - 08.2019

Health Services Administrator

Centurion Northwest Florida Reception Center Annex
07.2015 - 03.2017

Director of Nursing

Corizon And Centurion/Northwest Florida Reception
07.2015 - 03.2017

68W Combat Medic Specialist

Alabama Army National Guard
08.2010 - 06.2018

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Samford University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chipola College

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Chipola College

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