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Deirdre Johnson

Bancroft,ON

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Educator

Bancroft Community Family Health Team
05.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive diabetes care plans.
  • Enhanced patient understanding of disease management by providing tailored education on medication, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize treatment plans for better blood sugar control and overall health.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Increased patient compliance with prescribed treatments by addressing individual barriers to adherence.
  • Continually updated professional knowledge through participation in educational conferences and workshops, ensuring currency with evolving trends in diabetes care.
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Improved patient adherence to treatment plans through regular check-ins and tailored education materials.

Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse

Centennial Manor, Hastings County
Bancroft,ON
06.2018 - 09.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

RN- Charge nurse

Valley Manor Inc.
08.2008 - 01.2019
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated and documented care of 90 bed nursing home
  • Communicated with PSW and RPN to collaborate ongoing plan of care of resident based on acute and chronic symptoms related to disease process
  • Notified physician and/or family members with changes to resident’s progress and receive direction to maintain resident’s wellbeing
  • Updated daily information to RAI-MDS system
  • Followed current policies and procedures of facility
  • Performed I.V and venipuncture skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge to relevant sections of Health Care Consent Act, Public Health Act and Regulated Health Professions Act.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.

RN- Supervisor

Hillsdale Estates
05.2000 - 07.2008
  • Analyzed workload and prioritized staffing accordingly for 300 bed, multi level LTC facility
  • Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
  • Assessed and performed chronic wound care i.e wound vacs
  • Analyzed test results and performed health assessment examination to ensure efficacy of current treatment
  • Administered oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular drugs
  • Provided and delivered peritoneal dialysis to renal clients
  • Championed infection control initiatives that led to a reduction in healthcare-associated infections among patients under our care unit''s supervision.

RN- Part Time in Dual Diagnosis Unit

Whitby Mental Health Centre
09.2002 - 12.2007
  • Assessed and documented clients’ behaviours associated with their diagnosis
  • Collaborated with team to design and facilitate a program to assist client reach their goals
  • Performed physical/mental assessment needed to maintain documentation
  • Called family and or caregiver to update on client’s progress
  • Assisted with client care
  • Administered many complex psychiatric meds.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.

RN- Part Time

St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital
04.1998 - 05.2000
  • Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention within the hospital as part of an emergency team
  • Participated in daily sessions to review patient's case and discuss with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan
  • Reviewed restraint policies daily as per policy
  • Assisted patients with daily care if needed
  • Monitored nutritional needs
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario Mental Health Act.
  • Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications to patients while minimizing risk for medication errors.

RN- Full time float

St. Thomas General Hospital
02.1998 - 05.2000
  • Cared for a full spectrum of clients in smaller rural hospital
  • Worked with a team of 6 float nurses who were on call within the hospital to facilitate patient needs during heavier work loads
  • Managed clients on vents in acute and continuing care area of hospital
  • Communicated routinely to other members of team regarding status of workloads
  • Initiated and managed intravenous lines and administered numerous medications via I.V, oral, central line, topically, g-tube and injections.

RN- Supervisor (PT/FT)

Strathaven Lifecare Centre
08.1995 - 10.1998
  • Ability to work independently effectively or 100 bed nursing home and 5-8 health care aids
  • Able to make time-critical decisions
  • Analyzed test results and examination notes to diagnose condition of patient
  • Assessed and managed common patient illnesses
  • Managed confrontations between staff
  • Replaced staff due to illness
  • Greeted potential new clients and their families and presented scheduled tours of facility.

Education

Nursing Diploma -

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
06.1995

Foundations of Foot Management in Diabetes -

-Michener Institute of Education
Toronto, ON
04.2023

Course On Treating Tobacco Use Disorder - Smoking Cessation

CAMH
Toronto, ON
11.2022

Health Assessment Theory Review -

Loyalist College
Belleville, ON
06.2018

Palliative Care courses Level 1 &2 -

South East Ontario PCEP
Belleville, ON
04.2016

Critical Care Concepts 1 -

Centennial College
Scarborough, ON
01.1996

Skills

  • Diabetes management
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Planning
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Health screening
  • Patient Assessment
  • EMR Systems
  • RAI-MDS use
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Infection control measures

Timeline

Registered Nurse Educator

Bancroft Community Family Health Team
05.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse

Centennial Manor, Hastings County
06.2018 - 09.2022

RN- Charge nurse

Valley Manor Inc.
08.2008 - 01.2019

RN- Part Time in Dual Diagnosis Unit

Whitby Mental Health Centre
09.2002 - 12.2007

RN- Supervisor

Hillsdale Estates
05.2000 - 07.2008

RN- Part Time

St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital
04.1998 - 05.2000

RN- Full time float

St. Thomas General Hospital
02.1998 - 05.2000

RN- Supervisor (PT/FT)

Strathaven Lifecare Centre
08.1995 - 10.1998

Nursing Diploma -

Durham College

Foundations of Foot Management in Diabetes -

-Michener Institute of Education

Course On Treating Tobacco Use Disorder - Smoking Cessation

CAMH

Health Assessment Theory Review -

Loyalist College

Palliative Care courses Level 1 &2 -

South East Ontario PCEP

Critical Care Concepts 1 -

Centennial College

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