Kelly Johnson
Duluth,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with fourteen years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Ready to tackle new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse- Transplant Unit
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
12.2014 - Current
- Managed the daily operations of a 24 bed solid abdominal organ transplant unit
- Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with transplant team to provide quality patient care while utilizing advanced knowledge of transplant procedures, immunosuppressive medications, and post-transplant complications.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration based on patient and unit needs.
- Managed staffing coordination on a rotating basis for a seven unit cardiac/transplant cluster, collaborating with team members to coordinate staffing needs, optimize workforce distribution and maintain operational efficiency.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Performed the post transplant educator role, providing transplant specific medication and discharge education to the recipient and family.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Registered Nurse, Preceptor and Charge Nurse
Atlanta Medical Center
02.2011 - 12.2014
- Full time registered nurse on a 36 bed medical-surgical unit, including bariatric, oncology and telemetry specialties.
- Three years of charge nurse and preceptor experience.
- Worked closely with physicians, unit manager and unit staff to ensure quality and safe patient care is provided to all patients.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education and care for surgical patients.
- Cared for oncology patients, including the administration and monitoring of chemotherapy infusions.
- Performed daily rounds on the unit to ensure each patient's needs are met and to address any patient issues or concerns.
- Lead daily meetings with nursing staff, case management and social workers to discuss each patient's plan of care and discharge planning.
- Met with staff nurses individually to provide support, encouragement, education and obtain updates on each patient's status, providing guidance and intervention when needed.
- Provided palliative care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plan.
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA06-2010
Skills
- Strong Team Leadership
- Evidence-based nursing
- Strategic Resource Allocation
- Staff education and training
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient Record Review
- Safety Auditing
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, 2010-present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2010-present
- Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2014-present
Timeline
Charge Nurse- Transplant Unit
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
12.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Preceptor and Charge Nurse
Atlanta Medical Center
02.2011 - 12.2014
- Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, 2010-present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2010-present
- Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2014-present
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercer University
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