TIARA JOHNSON
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Leader with extensive healthcare experience, known for enhancing clinical operations in diverse settings. Successfully managed clinical teams, driving quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance while fostering high-performance cultures. Committed to delivering patient-centered outcomes through effective staffing and policy development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Manager
WellPower
03.2025 - Current
- Provide operational and clinical leadership across behavioral health, outpatient, and crisis programs.
- Directly manage and support approximately 40 clinical team members, including RNs, LPNs, and support staff.
- Develop and implement nursing policies and operational protocols that improve consistency, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.
- Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, staffing initiatives, compliance efforts, and quality improvement projects.
- Lead workflow improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency and continuity of care.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, case manager, FNP's, and multidisciplinary teams.
Health Services Coordinator (Nurse Supervisor)
Aurora Public Schools
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Supported district-wide nursing operations across a total of 15 middle and high schools
- Collaborated with district leadership on staffing strategies, budgeting, compliance initiatives, and operational planning.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and service delivery across multiple sites.
Charge Nurse (Nurse Supervisor)
Colorado Youth Corrections
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Supervised a team of approximately 10 nursing professionals within a secure correctional healthcare setting.
- Directed daily nursing operations, staffing, scheduling, medication administration, and care coordination.
- Developed and revised nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
- Led staff coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development efforts.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Skyline
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided direct patient care, assessments, medication administration, triage, and patient education.
Registered Nurse
Denver Health Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care within a correctional healthcare environment.
Birth Registrar
Rose Medical Center
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed confidential birth and vital records documentation and compliance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Joseph Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Provided direct patient care and supported nursing operations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Denver Health Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Supported nursing staff through patient care, EKGs, and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
01.2018 - 12.2019
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Performance Management
- Behavioral Health
- Crisis Intervention
- Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Epic
- Healthcare Operations
- Clinical Operations Management
- Team Leadership (40 Staff)
- Strategic Planning
- Workforce Development
- Recruitment & Retention
- Policy Development
- Telehealth Platforms
- Clinical Documentation Systems
Core Leadership Competencies
- Healthcare Operations
- Clinical Operations Management
- Team Leadership (40+ Staff)
- Strategic Planning
- Workforce Development
- Recruitment & Retention
- Performance Management
- Policy Development
- Behavioral Health
- Crisis Intervention
- Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Coordination
Certification
- Compact Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Coaching Skills Certification
Credentials
- RN, BSN
Selected Leadership Accomplishments
- Led and supported teams of up to 40 clinical professionals across behavioral health and community-based healthcare settings.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
- Directed recruitment, onboarding, coaching, scheduling, and performance management initiatives.
- Supported district-wide nursing operations across multiple middle and high school campuses.
- Led nursing operations in behavioral health, crisis services, and correctional healthcare environments.
- Partnered with executive leadership on strategic planning, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Personal Information
License: Compact RN License
Timeline
Nursing Manager
WellPower
03.2025 - Current
Health Services Coordinator (Nurse Supervisor)
Aurora Public Schools
07.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Skyline
12.2022 - 03.2023
Charge Nurse (Nurse Supervisor)
Colorado Youth Corrections
07.2020 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Denver Health Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Birth Registrar
Rose Medical Center
10.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
01.2018 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Joseph Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Denver Health Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2016