Twon Johnson-Salmon
Conyers,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Skilled in creating and implementing processes to improve patient care and cultivate support teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Angel Hospice
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
ADON
Balch Springs Nursing Home
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Assessed training needs and created, authored and presented medical instruction to nursing personnel
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
LVN/RN
CSP Health Services
02.2014 - 08.2021
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Performed preliminary evaluations of patient conditions, administering physical examinations and asking questions regarding mental health and lifestyle factors to report to physicians
- Maintained comprehensive records of patient visits, diagnoses and prescriptions to provide physicians with complete understanding of patient medical history and conditions
- Instructed in-home caregivers on treatment techniques, medication schedules, dietary restrictions, safety protocols and other information relevant for daily treatment of patients
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Education
Nursing Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2022
Nursing Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX08.2017
LVN - Nursing
E&K Vocational Nursing School
Dallas, TX05.1997
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Discharge Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Care Coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Case Evaluation
- Medication Management
- Palliative Care
- Care Planning
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Angel Hospice
05.2023 - 04.2024
ADON
Balch Springs Nursing Home
09.2021 - 05.2023
LVN/RN
CSP Health Services
02.2014 - 08.2021
Nursing Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Nursing Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
LVN - Nursing
E&K Vocational Nursing School
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