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Zaneta Johnson

Southaven,MS

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Amergis
05.2024 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Registered Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

Registered Nurse

Trusted Resource Associates
03.2020 - 01.2024
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Registered Nurse

O.R. Nurses
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

Pemiscot Memorial Hospital
04.2008 - 04.2015
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN
05.2005

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Care Plan Development
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Taking vitals
  • Medication Distribution
  • Patient Discharge
  • EMR Systems
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship Building
  • Chart updating
  • High level of autonomy
  • ADL Assistance
  • Data Collection
  • Administering immunizations
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Removing sutures
  • Mental Health Nursing

Certification

ACLS

NIHSS

BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Amergis
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse

Trusted Resource Associates
03.2020 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse

O.R. Nurses
01.2015 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse

Pemiscot Memorial Hospital
04.2008 - 04.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Dyersburg State Community College

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