TIERRA JOHNSON

• Provided nursing care on step-down ICU floors and surgical floors
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
• Assisted in developing individual rehabilitation plans for clients based on their needs.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
• Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
• Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and lab draws according to established protocols.
• Responded quickly to emergent situations in order to provide prompt interventions for critically ill patients.
• Managed a caseload of up to 10 post-acute cardiac surgery patients at any given time.

• Managed daily caseload of 4 to 6 medically acute patients in a post acute care hospital
• Leveraged core nursing skills and competence for disease management to assess, administer care plans, and treat patients with multi-traumas, neurological, urological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, orthopedic, and general medical conditions.
• Calculated dosages with accuracy and administered medication through multiple methods, including oral, nebulizer, intravenous (IV), central line, topical solutions, and infusion pump.
• Monitored and provided direct care to medically complex patients.
  Ensured doctors' orders are effectively carried out, including testing, bedside procedures, mental and physical assessments, counseling, lab work, patient/ family education, patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Monitored and utilized PICC-lines, total parenteral nutrition, tube-feedings, colostomies, wound-vacs, bladder volume measurement scans (monitoring), peritoneal dialysis, foley catheters, ventilators, titration of vasoactive drugs, and set up equipment for bedside procedures, as well as, assisting the physician.

Administered blood/platelet products per. protocols. Monitored patients closely during infusions for any adverse reactions. Administered antineoplastic agents per orders utilizing various infusions sites. Performed therapeutic phlebotomy, and interpreting lab results. Provided education and emotional support to patients and families regarding cancer treatment, medication mechanism of action, and symptom palliation. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates. Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs. Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials. Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.

Administered flu shots, T.B skin test, check blood sugar, weight, abdomen girth, digital impaction removal of feces, blood draw for labs.

Administered medications, cleans and monitor trach, assist with annual fit testing and wellness.Evaluated the existing capabilities of each patient and establish rehab goals.Directed patients through various therapies as per physician's orders.Provided constructive and supportive patient feedback. Nurse provided patient care, such as: wound care, IV therapies, patient teaching, personal care, and pain management.

• Caring for extensive wound and vent dependent patients
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

• Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients' physical condition, administered approved medication, and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards.

• Supervised and assessed vital changes in patients and conditions by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results.

• Documented and recorded patient health status and nursing care

• Utilize PC to enter and retrieve patient data, EMR

Supported therapeutic exercise and physical rehabilitation activities under direction of leadership. • Supported patient bathing, dressing and personal hygiene at direction of lead nursing staff. Monitored food, beverage and medication intake and alerted supervisory staff to changes in patient condition. • Observed and recorded changes in patient conditions and provided updates to supervisory staff. • Cleaned patient rooms and changed bed linens to reduce fungi and bacteria buildup. • Built patients' trust through compassionate, person-centered care.

•Worked independently providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on medical-surgical floor.

• Utilized nursing process when administering medication and treatments, doing dressing changes, maintaining IVs and all other aspects of nursing care. • Provided hands on patient centered care Discussed patient care and discharge instructions and fielded family member questions before releasing patients.

• Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort.

• Provide nursing assistance on step-down ICU floors and surgical floors

• Test and chart vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and blood sugar levels.

• Supervise patient with diminished capacity and monitor safety hazards.

• Ability to obtain 12 lead electrocardiograms
• Assisted children with divers' needs such as feeding bathing and maintain personal hygiene.
• Help assist with applying orthopedic splinting devices
• Cared for client during periods of family disruption or period of recovery.
• Prepared and maintained records of client development.
• Reported any variation in client's physical or mental health to care manager.
• Provided clients with communication support