Melissa Johnson
Summerville
Summary
Patient-focused Correctional Nurse delivers patient care in youth and adult detention facilities. Determined individual with background assessing chronic and acute conditions, mental health and drug-induced conditions. Provides exceptional care and support to improve overall health and wellness of inmates.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Nurse, LPN
Genesys Health Alliance
01.2023 - Current
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Evaluated and updated nursing practices in accordance with evidence-based best practices, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced incidences of medical errors within the facility.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective communication with healthcare providers during inmate transfers or hospitalizations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Charge Nurse LTC
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted in budget development and resource allocation processes for the nursing department, ensuring optimal use of funds available for patient care services.
- Implemented effective resource management strategies by diligently tracking supply inventory levels and placing orders to replenish stock when needed.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA12.2018
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Diabetes management
- Training staff
- Charge Nurse
- Intake Nurse
- Detox and assessment Nurse
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- IV Infusion Therapy Certification via Georgia State Board of Nursing 2019-current
- Wound Care Certification via Georgia State Board of Nursing 2020-current
Timeline
Correctional Nurse, LPN
Genesys Health Alliance
01.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse LTC
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
07.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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