Tara Johnson RN, BSN
Akron,OH
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate nursing professional pursuing a thriving nursing role. Determined to give patients superior level of care while ensuring dignity. Proudly offering more than 10 wonderful years in nursing field. Strong communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Duma Meats
03.2022 - Current
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring product quality and safety for consumers.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks, improving overall department productivity.
Private Duty Nurse
Oak Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based severity and timing of Multiple Sclerosis symptoms
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying clinical staff and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Evaluated assistive devices to provide implementation for improved function and comfort.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Optimized pressure ulcer prevention strategies by conducting regular risk assessment screenings for vulnerable anatomical areas.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Increased patient independence through integration of functional communication techniques in daily routines.
- Assessed daily swallowing integrity and provided relevant recommendations for safe eating habits.
- Provided support for patients family during difficult medical decisions serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Staff Nurse, Neurosurgery
Center for Neuro and Spine
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Obtain patient health history, medications, vitals and complete neurologic assessment
- Coordinate directly with physician and scheduling coordinator to provide efficient patient care plan
- Triage and manage pre and post-op surgical questions, medication management and any concerns through nurses phone line
- Assist physicians with post surgical care and procedures for patients
- Providing excellent customer service through clinic flow efficiency, patient education, and third party resources.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in high-volume clinical setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
- Acted as patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their surgical journey.
Staff Nurse, Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living
The Merriman
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted with assessment, management, goal setting and evaluation of clients with acute/chronic illness
- Monitored client change of condition/treatment options to decrease re-hospitalization
- Utilized critical thinking skills in the care of clients
- Served as patient advocate with the physician, facility and third party payers
- Provided thorough education to clients, families and staff centered around patient safety, diagnoses and care.
Education
BSN, Accelerated Nursing Program -
MedCentral College of Nursing (Ashland University)
Ashland, OH08.2012
BS, Child & Family Development -
University of Akron
Akron, OH07.2007
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Emotional Support
- Symptom control
- Clinical assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Nursing License #RN.401228
- Basic Life Support (BLS), National CPR Foundation
Affiliations
- American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
- American Nurses Association
Timeline
Sales Associate
Duma Meats
03.2022 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Oak Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse, Neurosurgery
Center for Neuro and Spine
06.2015 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse, Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living
The Merriman
05.2014 - 06.2015
BSN, Accelerated Nursing Program -
MedCentral College of Nursing (Ashland University)
BS, Child & Family Development -
University of Akron
- Nursing License #RN.401228
- Basic Life Support (BLS), National CPR Foundation
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