Victoria Johnson
Tampa,FL
Summary
Personable and compassionate healthcare professional with solid foundation in patient care and positive, upbeat attitude. Knowledgeable about cardiac step-down protocols and patient monitoring, proficient in EKG interpretation and medication administration. A dedication to patient safety and effective communication ensures that high-quality, cost effective care will be consistently provided, aligning with foundational healthcare values. I am eager to contribute to team success through critical thinking, attention to detail and proficient communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
BayCare - Saint Joseph's Hospital
Tampla, Fl
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.
- Administer and titrate cardiac medications and IV drips (e.g., Nitroglycerin, diltiazem, insulin) per protocol
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and educational needs to develop tailored nursing interventions that resulted in improved outcomes.
Telemetry Nurse
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
04.2024 - Current
- Provided education and support to patients and families, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores.
- Instructed patients on pre and post-operative care for cardiac procedures.
- Participated in code blue and rapid response teams, providing advanced cardiac life support interventions during emergencies.
- Responded promptly to telemetry alarms, assessing patients and initiating appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
Nursing Assistant
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Gather patient data to ensure accurate medical records, identify, monitor, and record symptoms in patient charts, and deliver findings to nurses and physicians.
- Reposition patients while ensuring compliance with protocols for patient safety.
- Provide support for activities of daily living (ADLs), including cleaning, feeding, bathroom usage, and phone calls.
- Provided support to healthcare teams and nurses for patient intake and discharge.
- Medical Surgical Oncology Unit
Nursing Assistant
Century Ear Nose & Throat
Orland Park, IL
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Documented and updated patient information for 50-100 people on a regular basis.
- Performed age-specific patient care activities and procedures across a broad lifespan of different patients.
- Comforted patients before procedures and listened to their concerns, offering support and compassion.
Education
Nursing Bachelor of Science -
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL01-2023
Skills
- Interpreting Telemetry: Identifying arrhythmias, ST-segment changes, and other cardiac abnormalities
- Effective communication: Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare team members to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient’s needs
- Leadership: Experience in orienting new staff and assuming charge nurse duties
- Patient-centered care: Providing high-quality nursing care that prioritizes the safety and well-being of patients
Certification
- BLS through American Heart Association
- ACLS through American Heart Association
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
BayCare - Saint Joseph's Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Telemetry Nurse
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Century Ear Nose & Throat
04.2023 - 08.2023
Nursing Assistant
Rush University Medical Center
04.2022 - 01.2024
Nursing Bachelor of Science -
Saint Xavier University