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TEKA JOHNSON, RN

Jamaica Queens,NY

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manager

Bridgeview Nursing Home
Queens, NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
  • Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
  • Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Registered Nurse

ACS children's center
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Registered Nurse

Parker Jewish Institute
Queens, NY
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • 2021, clinical experience and training:
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Registered Nurse

St Mary's Children Hospital
Queens, NY
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.

License Practical Nurse

Pavilion at Queens Rehab
Queens, NY
02.2017 - 08.2022
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.

License Practical Nurse

Long Island Care Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • COVID-19 vaccine experience
  • Observe, chart, and report development for long-term and short-term residents
  • Measure residents’ vital signs daily and/or a needed
  • Provide care for trach/vent patients and administer gastrostomy feedings
  • Supervise and delegate assignments to Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Perform treatments to residents
  • Utilize residents EMR to document administration of medications and treatments, review diagnostic tests and laboratory results, add/change physician orders, and update resident progress report as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
07.2023

Associate Degree of Nursing

Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY
11.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

VEEB Nassau County School of Practical Nursing
Hicksville, NY
08.2017

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Examination
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Ventilator Care
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Medical Screening
  • Unit Administration
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Parker Jewish Institute
11.2023 - 01.2024

Nurse Manager

Bridgeview Nursing Home
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

ACS children's center
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

St Mary's Children Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022

License Practical Nurse

Long Island Care Center
01.2018 - 01.2019

License Practical Nurse

Pavilion at Queens Rehab
02.2017 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate Degree of Nursing

Helene Fuld College of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

VEEB Nassau County School of Practical Nursing

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