Troy Johnson
El Paso
Summary
With a proven track record at Casa Arena Blanca, I excel in delivering compassionate end-of-life care and managing complex wound care cases, showcasing my critical thinking and empathy. My leadership in improving infection control measures and mentoring nursing staff highlights my commitment to quality improvement and patient safety. Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care and team leadership. Proven ability to manage healthcare teams and ensure high standards of care. Adept at coordinating with medical staff, adapting to changing needs, and prioritizing patient outcomes. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Medical professional ready for role of LPN Charge Nurse. Leveraged comprehensive nursing skills to ensure patient wellbeing and support medical staff. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Known for strong organizational abilities and compassionate patient care. Experienced with patient care management and team leadership in nursing setting. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Casa Arena Blanca
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN Charge Nurse
Lamina Home Healthcare
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LVN Charge Nurse
Mountain View Health Care
03.2014 - 03.2020
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Maximized staff productivity by organizing schedules according to skill mix, workload distribution, and staffing levels requirements.
- Reduced medication errors by closely supervising LVNs during medication administration and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Vista College
El Paso, TX07-2011
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Home health care
- Emergency care
- Mental health care
- Quality improvement
- Disease prevention
- Pediatric care
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Physical assessments
- Infection control
- Nursing staff supervision
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - [State] Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Casa Arena Blanca
12.2024 - 01.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Lamina Home Healthcare
03.2020 - 01.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Mountain View Health Care
03.2014 - 03.2020
LPN - Nursing
Vista College
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