Victoria Johns
Opp
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care through best practices and strong advocacy for individual needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, fostering a supportive environment that enhances patient outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development and eager to embrace new challenges within the nursing field. A steadfast focus on quality care ensures each patient receives personalized attention and support throughout their healthcare journey.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Elba Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Elba, AL
09.2022 - Current
- Assess and monitor patients.
- Administer oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitor responses.
- Coordinate tasks and supervise support staff.
- Document nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
- Assess patients, record vitals, and document medical histories; evaluate patient responses.
- Promote collaborative teamwork atmosphere by exhibiting professional behavior, which demonstrates commitment to providing quality patient care while fostering professional working environment.
- Jump in to perform individual or team functions when short-staffed or advanced nursing situations required.
- Carry out physician orders in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Collect lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitor and manage various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care.
RN
Luverne Health and Rehabilitation LLC
Luverne, AL
09.2023 - 03.2024
- I did a contract as an RN Charge Nurse
RN Unit Manager
Opp Health And Rehabilitation
Opp, AL
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Assess and monitor patients.
- Administer oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitor responses.
- Coordinate tasks and supervise support staff.
- Document nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
- Assess patients, record vitals, and document medical histories; evaluate patient responses.
- Promote collaborative teamwork atmosphere by exhibiting professional behavior, which demonstrates commitment to providing quality patient care while fostering professional working environment.
- Jump in to perform individual or team functions when short-staffed or advanced nursing situations required.
- Carry out physician orders in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Collect lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitor and manage various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care.
LPN
Wiley Sanders
Troy, AL
07.2014 - 03.2019
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Assisted disabled individual to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
- Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety.
LPN
Enterprise City Schools
Enterprise, AL
08.2012 - 10.2016
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Assisted in development of school safety plans.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered prescribed medications.
- Addressed patient care needs.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
LPN
South Alabama Pediatrics
Opp, AL
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
- Counseled patients and families to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
LPN
Troy Health And Rehabilitation Center
Troy, AL
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Ensured that elderly patients felt welcomed in compassionate care setting by employing well-honed listening and communication skills.
- Evaluated patients suffering from both chronic conditions like arthritis or acute conditions such as injuries related to falls.
- Discussed different topics with patients, including the benefits of proper nutrition and side effects from medication.
- Spoke with geriatric patients and caregivers, asking questions to determine illnesses, conditions and current medications.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
Associate of Science -
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL12.2019
Skills
- EMR systems
- Vaccination administration
- Effective physician communication
- Nursing team leadership
- Direct patient support
- Medication administration
- Patient care planning
- Wound care proficiency
- Diabetes management
- Pediatric patient care
- Triaging patient concerns
- Medical records
- Supervising experience
- Travel nursing
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Geriatrics
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- CPR Certification
- RN License
Timeline
RN
Luverne Health and Rehabilitation LLC
09.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse (RN)
Elba Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
09.2022 - Current
RN Unit Manager
Opp Health And Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 09.2022
LPN
Wiley Sanders
07.2014 - 03.2019
LPN
Enterprise City Schools
08.2012 - 10.2016
LPN
South Alabama Pediatrics
01.2009 - 08.2012
LPN
Troy Health And Rehabilitation Center
01.2008 - 01.2009
Associate of Science -
Lurleen B Wallace Community College