Toni Johnson
Milledgeville,Georgia
Summary
Nurse with over 19 years of healthcare industry experience. Proficient in educating patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures and techniques to optimize care. Hardworking nursing professional with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level NP position.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Wound Care Nurse
Atrium Health Navicent
01.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Treated over hundreds of patients per year with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries.
- Applied wound vacs and other Negative Pressure Wound Therapy devices dressing to patients with wounds and fistulas.
Certified Wound / Ostomy Nurse
Amedysis Home Health
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
- Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, and staff.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Applied wound vacs and other Negative Pressure Wound Therapy devices dressing to patients with wounds and fistulas.
Certified Wound/Ostomy Care Nurse
The Medical Center Of Central Georgia
03.2008 - 04.2012
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Treated over hundreds of patients per year with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
- Disseminated instructions for primary home caregivers and patients in preparation for discharge from hospital.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Applied wound vacs and other Negative Pressure Wound Therapy devices dressing to patients with wounds and fistulas.
ICU Staff Nurse
The Medical Center Of Central Georgia
12.2004 - 01.2008
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adults, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Critical Ill patients.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Delivered outstanding patient care to patients in the critical care units.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to patients on CRRT.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Titrated drips based on blood pressure, heart rate, and patient-level of sedation.
- Set up trays, supplies, and sterile fields for bedside procedures.
- I assisted in bedside procedures such as tracheostomy, peg insertion, bronchoscopy, TEE, and central line insertion in the ICU.
Education
Master of Science - Adult/Gero Acute Care NP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2023
Wound Care & Ostomy Care Nursing Education Program - Wound Care & Ostomy Care Nursing
Emory University
Atlanta, GA11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA12.2004
Skills
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Wound Prevention
- Patient Education
- Surgical Procedures
- Complex Wound Care
- Nursing Protocols
- Treatment Recommendations
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Patient Care Assessment
- Floor Assignments
- EMR Systems
- Test Interpretations
- Administer Medication
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Diet and Nutrition
- Suture Removal
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Supply Management
- Microsoft Office
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Staff Training
- Ulcer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Physical Assessment
- Injury Treatment
- Disease Treatment
- Post-Surgery Treatment
- Intramuscular Injections
- Pain Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of professionals in the development of wound care documentation in the epic medical documentation system.
- Served as a mentor /preceptor to new hires in the department.
Certification
CWON
CWCN
Timeline
Certified Wound Care Nurse
Atrium Health Navicent
01.2013 - Current
Certified Wound / Ostomy Nurse
Amedysis Home Health
04.2012 - 01.2013
Certified Wound/Ostomy Care Nurse
The Medical Center Of Central Georgia
03.2008 - 04.2012
ICU Staff Nurse
The Medical Center Of Central Georgia
12.2004 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Adult/Gero Acute Care NP
Walden University
Wound Care & Ostomy Care Nursing Education Program - Wound Care & Ostomy Care Nursing
Emory University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
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