Vanetta Johnson
Pleasantville,NJ
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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Inspira Medical Center
Vineland, NJ
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
Egg Harbor, NJ
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Analyzed financial information related to insurance coverage eligibility prior to initiating services.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Attended continuing education seminars relevant to case management practices.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Registered Nurse
Woodbine Developmental Center
Woodbine, NJ
02.2014 - 01.2022
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Assisted in developing individual rehabilitation plans for clients based on their needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients in a residential setting.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- 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.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Registered Nurse
Bacharach Institude for Rehabilitation
Pomona, NJ
02.2014 - 01.2020
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Observed and interpreted patients' symptoms, devised individualized care plans, delivered best and most suitable care and advice and communicated to nursing staff and physicians.
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Enforced organization policies and exercised non-biased judgment while leading nursing staff in fiscally sound patient care, recordkeeping and professional communication.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Promoted health maintenance through health education programs for individuals and groups.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatments, and self-care techniques.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish healthcare needs and nursing care plans.
- Provided direct care to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Responded to medical emergencies, employing critical thinking and fast-paced decision-making skills.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
Linwood Care Center
Linwood, NJ
03.2003 - 06.2014
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments and progress notes in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of physical, psychological and social functioning of clients.
- Administered medications, treatments and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted with transition planning following discharge from rehabilitation program into community living environment.
- Managed pain relief through administration of pharmacological agents or non-pharmacological methods such as relaxation techniques.
- Coordinated communication between therapy staff, family members and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care plan.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed wound care management including debridement, dressing changes and application of topical agents.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patients to determine rehabilitation needs, developed individualized treatment plans and provided education on lifestyle modifications.
- Supported family members during recovery process by providing emotional support and guidance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2011
LPN - Nursing
Southern Jersey Technical Institute
Williamstown, NJ07-2002
Medical Assistant Diploma - Nursing
Star Technical Institute
Egg Harbor, NJ07-1999
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Health screening
- Chart updating
- Precepting
- Culturally sensitive care
- Healthcare billing
- Diabetes management
- Discharge coordination
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Care plan development
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Palliative care awareness
- At-risk patient care
Certification
- BLS
Languages
Dutch
Elementary
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Inspira Medical Center
04.2022 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Woodbine Developmental Center
02.2014 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Bacharach Institude for Rehabilitation
02.2014 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Linwood Care Center
03.2003 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
LPN - Nursing
Southern Jersey Technical Institute
Medical Assistant Diploma - Nursing
Star Technical Institute
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