Zakiyah Johnson
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated, patient-oriented, adaptable Registered Nurse with 8 years of healthcare experience, with 5 of those years being in Correctional/Psychiatric nursing. Success in making critical decisions, ensuring attainment of medical goals, and quality outcomes, all with safety being the number one goal in mind. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in today's world of nursing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
CRF - Downtown Impact
10.2024 - Current
- Administering long acting injection and ensuring clients receive their medications, monitoring for effectiveness and side effects
- Conducts regular assessments of physical health (e.g., vital signs, labs) and mental health status, often in the client's home or community, rather than an office
- Crisis intervention if any safety concerns, SI/HI
- Coordinates with other medical providers, helps with housing, employment, and daily living tasks, client advocacy, transport and support to appts
- Provides psycho-education to clients and their regarding mental illness, symptom management, and wellness
Mental Health Clinic Travel RN
Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducting both Medical and Mental Health sick call during clinic hours
- First responder to medical codes, assessing the need for higher level of care
- Assess patients for self-harm/suicide risk to determine the need for transfer. Co-consult with MD's, psychiatrists, counselors
Travel RN
KIng County Correctional Facility, Seattle, WA
08.2023 - 02.2024
Travel RN
Washington Corrections Center, Shelton, WA
03.2023 - 06.2023
Travel RN
Human Services Center, Yankton, SD
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitor and support the well-being of adolescent patients of this psychiatric hospital
- Collaborative role working with pscyhiatrists, case managers, social workers, and techs
Travel RN
Montana State Hospital, Warm Springs, MT
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Assist patients with diagnoses including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, major depressive disorder, etc
- Observe, document and help mange patients' behavior to ensure safety at all points
Travel RN
AZ State Prison Complex, Phoenix, AZ
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Perform intake assessments on all inmates entering the AZ DOC
- Triage all incoming patients and determine severity of injury/illness
- Stabalize inmates prior to emergency transfer to ED
Staff RN
Minnehaha County Jail, Sioux Falls, SD
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisting correctional officers and jail administration during the intake process of incarcerated individuals to evaluate healthcare needs and placement due to medical, psych, safety, infectious disease concerns, etc
Staff RN
SD State Penitentary (Jameson Annex) Sioux Falls, SD
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Quick response to housing units for emergencies, providing first aid care
Patient Care Tech
Avera Mckennan Hospital Neuro, Sioux Falls, SD
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided directed care in an inpatient setting for patients with, not limited to, strokes, seizures, TBI, spinal, brain/spine surgeries
Education
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, SD08-2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, SD12-2020
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Sioux Falls, SD05-2017
Skills
Strong clinical judgement
Patient focused care
Emergency response
Ability to multi-task
Critical thinking and problem solving
Patient Redirection and de-escalation
Certification
South Dakota Compact RN License
California RN License
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
CRF - Downtown Impact
10.2024 - Current
Mental Health Clinic Travel RN
Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility
02.2024 - 09.2024
Travel RN
KIng County Correctional Facility, Seattle, WA
08.2023 - 02.2024
Travel RN
Washington Corrections Center, Shelton, WA
03.2023 - 06.2023
Travel RN
Human Services Center, Yankton, SD
11.2022 - 02.2023
Travel RN
Montana State Hospital, Warm Springs, MT
07.2022 - 10.2022
Travel RN
AZ State Prison Complex, Phoenix, AZ
03.2022 - 06.2022
Staff RN
Minnehaha County Jail, Sioux Falls, SD
06.2021 - 10.2022
Staff RN
SD State Penitentary (Jameson Annex) Sioux Falls, SD
02.2020 - 04.2022
Patient Care Tech
Avera Mckennan Hospital Neuro, Sioux Falls, SD
11.2017 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Southeast Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Southeast Technical College
High School Diploma -
Washington High School