Tressa Gibson-Johnson
McKinney,Texas
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Health Services
Integrated Senior Living
Frisco, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
- Oversaw employee recruitment efforts, attracting top talent through competitive compensation packages and targeted outreach strategies.
- Led the implementation of new technologies to improve overall efficiency within the department.
- Streamlined departmental operations through effective communication with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Director of Nursing/Nurse Supervisor
Teresa's House
McKinney, TX
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Wellness Director
Iris Memory Care
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Clinic Nurse Manager
CC Young Senior Living
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting clinic operations and patient care.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
AL Nurse
CC Young Senior Living
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Participated in development of guidelines for [Type] care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Healthcare Group
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Work experience/skills include: CPR training; IV therapy; TPN; G-tube/PEG tube care/insertion; Ventilator/
- Trach; Wound Care/Vac Therapy; Invasive/Non-invasive procedures (within scope of practice); Staff
- Coordinator/Management; Medical Records Director
- (10+ years)
Assistant Director of Nursing Fundamental
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Supervising, analyzing, delegating and evaluation of nursing activities; ensuring patient comfort and care.
Medical Records Director
Fundamental
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Entering medical records, scanning documents into Matrix care software
- Storing and maintaining paper documents after being submitted or scanned into Matrix care
- Providing medical records for requesting parties after the completion of the process to obtain documents
- Always maintaining confidentiality.
Wound Care Nurse
Edgewood Manor
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Daily wound care of residents; using both sterile and aseptic techniques
- Communication routinely with doctors/wound specialist; carrying out orders for various conditions ranging from minor rash to pressure ulcers
- Wound tracking reports and progress notes completed weekly for all wounds
- Care for patients that required extensive wound care including wound VAC therapy.
Charge Nurse
LVN, Edgewood Manor
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Performance of all nursing duties within scope of licensed vocational nurse.
LVN, Eden Specialty Care
07.2011 - 04.2015
- Maintaining life sustaining care of residents on long term ventilator/respiratory
- Performance of all required nursing duties in collaboration with registered respiratory therapist.
Education
Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX08.2004
Skills
- Work experience/skills include:
- CPR training; IV therapy; TPN; G-tube/PEG tube care/insertion;
- Ventilator/Trach; Wound Care/Vac Therapy; Invasive/Non-invasive procedures (within scope of
- Practice); Staff Coordinator/Management; Medical Records Director (10 years)
- Nurse and CNA Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Training
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- EMR Systems
- Medication Administration
- Update Electronic Charts
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Scheduling
- Delegation and Motivation
- Staff Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Admitting
- Patient Care
- Documenting Observations
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Timeline
Assistant Director of Health Services
Integrated Senior Living
11.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing/Nurse Supervisor
Teresa's House
03.2023 - 11.2023
Wellness Director
Iris Memory Care
08.2022 - 02.2023
Clinic Nurse Manager
CC Young Senior Living
07.2020 - 07.2022
AL Nurse
CC Young Senior Living
04.2020 - 07.2020
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Healthcare Group
05.2018 - 04.2020
Assistant Director of Nursing Fundamental
07.2017 - 04.2018
Medical Records Director
Fundamental
12.2016 - 07.2017
Wound Care Nurse
Edgewood Manor
10.2015 - 11.2016
Charge Nurse
LVN, Edgewood Manor
07.2015 - 09.2015
LVN, Eden Specialty Care
07.2011 - 04.2015
Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing
Texas A&M University - Texarkana