Teri Johnson
Gonzales,Tx
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing Services at The Heights Of Gonzales, adept in medication and IV administration, and demonstrating strong clinical judgment. Proven track record in enhancing patient care, reducing re-hospitalization rates, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Excelled in regulatory compliance and infection control, significantly improving patient and staff safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing Services
The Heights Of Gonzales
10.2013 - Current
- Review and asses staff process, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance
- Manage risk assessments
- Monitor acute conditions to reduce rehospitalization rates below national average
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide the best and most effective medical advice
- Communicated with patients compassion while keeping medical information private
- ordered all supplies needed for the nursing team and kept inventory
- Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care
- Participate in antibiotic stewardship program-maintain infection control/log reports monthly
- Authorized drug refills and provided detail prescription information to pharmacies
- Maintain pharmacy consult communication with doctors. Transcribed any new orders
- Maintain dietary consult communication with doctors. Transcribed any new orders
- Maintain weight system
- Assist with MDS/Careplan completion
- RUG certified
- IV certified
- Assist with schedules/training
- Directed daily operations at community caring for more than 100 residents/30 team members
- Participate in daily meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions, and discharges for residents
- Provide on-site training of PCC for new team members
- Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for residents
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between families/team members in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarity misunderstandings
- Delivered an exceptional level of care to each resident/family member by listening to concerns and answering questions
- Protect company reputation and build loyal physician/resident/family trust by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
- Assess need for, ordered, and interpreted appropriate lab test
- Processed monthly reports for departmental performance
- QAPI-participate in PIP charters
- Quality of life
- Provide assistance in sister communities when needed
- Preceptor for Local Victoria College-Gonzales Camus-future LVN student's
- Work with local Victoria College-Gonzales Campus for CNA program
- Adult learner Education Instruction-to residents, team members and families
LVN/Assistant Director of Nursing
Texan
05.2003 - 09.2013
- Supported Director of nursing in operational improvements and resolution of families/staff problems to deliver top-notch customer service
- Completed MDS assessments and transmission process
- Completed care plans and assist with care plan meeting
- TILE review
- Monthly inventory
- Completed monthly schedules
- Communicated with doctors on changes in condition
- Review labs for any changes
- Maintain on-call rotation
- Completed QA process
- Maintain budget for review
- Supervised Certified nurse aide and nurses
- Performed assessments, wound care, IV
- Assist with increasing revenue thru RUGS
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide the best and most effective medical advice
- Developed policies to align procedures with nursing home strategic initiative and compiled with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines
- Reviewed and assess staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance
- Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care
- Mentored and coached hired employees in nursing
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between residents/families/employees in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
LVN/Assistant Director of Nursing
Cartwheel Lodge
05.2008 - 08.2013
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Led CNA training program and conducted classes for prospective CNAs. Oversaw the training of 5 students annually
- Oversaw and managed 35 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff moral and professionalism
- Effectively supervised 28 LVNs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention
- Liaised between patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Completed MDS assessments
- Completed TILE assessments
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Coordinated Quality Assurance to identify performance areas for improvement
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 120-bed unit
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Followed infection control procedures
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescrition information to pharmacies
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply cost
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Victoria College
Victoria, TX01-2011
License Vocational Nurse -
Victoria College
Gonzales, TX01-1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Preceptor
- Probable resolution capability
- CPR instructor
- RUG Certified
- IV certified
- Census goals
- Policies and Procedures
- Regulatory requirements
- Performance metrics
- Patient relations
- Infection control
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing Services
The Heights Of Gonzales
10.2013 - Current
LVN/Assistant Director of Nursing
Cartwheel Lodge
05.2008 - 08.2013
LVN/Assistant Director of Nursing
Texan
05.2003 - 09.2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Victoria College
License Vocational Nurse -
Victoria College
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