Vickie Johnson
Providence,RI
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with experience in emergency nursing, medical-surgical telemetry, correctional healthcare, and direct patient care in fast-paced clinical environments. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, telemetry monitoring, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong background caring for diverse patient populations including emergency, orthopedic, vascular, post-operative, behavioral health, and correctional patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
01.2025 - Current
- Provide emergency nursing care to patients with acute and critical medical conditions in a fast-paced emergency department
- Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, IV therapy, medication administration, and emergency interventions
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams during emergency and trauma situations
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and deliver safe, evidence-based patient care
Correctional Nurse PRN
Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility
Central Falls, RI
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Perform physical assessments and intake screenings for newly admitted detainees
- Administer daily medications and monitor patient compliance and response
- Provide emergency care, first aid, and wound treatment when needed
Registered Nurse (Travel Contract)
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
North Providence, RI
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided care on a medical-surgical telemetry unit for post-operative, vascular, and medically complex patients
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and responded to changes in patient condition
- Administered medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely and accurately
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed patient assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing
- Administered medications, injections, IV therapy, and wound care treatments
- Educated patients and families on medications, recovery, and treatment plans
Certified Nursing Assistant
Steere House Rehabilitation Center
Providence, RI
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, feeding, and transfers
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition
- Maintained patient dignity and comfort while providing compassionate care
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Program - undefined
Lincoln Technical Institute
01.2021
Skills
- Emergency & Acute Care Nursing
- Patient Assessment & Education
- Medication Administration & Safety
- IV Therapy & Injections
- Cardiac & Telemetry Monitoring
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes
- EMR Documentation (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
- Critical Thinking & Time Management
- Patient Advocacy & HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Rhode Island
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association, Expires November 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- CPR Certified
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Student Nurses Association
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- Rhode Island Hospital – Medical Surgical II
- Fatima Hospital – Medical Surgical I
- Butler Hospital – Mental Health
- Women & Infants Hospital – Maternity
- West View Nursing & Rehabilitation – Geriatrics
- Strawberry Fields Early Learning Academy – Pediatrics
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel Contract)
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
11.2024 - 01.2025
Correctional Nurse PRN
Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility
02.2024 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
07.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Steere House Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
Licensed Practical Nurse Program - undefined
Lincoln Technical Institute